Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Milngavie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Milngavie seeks a flexible working practitioner to join their team. This role involves supporting the delivery of educational activities for children, ensuring a fun and engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience working with children. You will enjoy various benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension benefits

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to careers coach

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in similar roles.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Ability to engage children in entertaining and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering EYFS and engaging children.
• Ensure completion of day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication techniques

Passion for engaging children

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bishopbriggs

Salary – £13.46 PH (dependent on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Bishopbriggs

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say : “I did that.”

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bishopbriggs nursery.

Our Benefits

£13.46 PH

Childcare discount of 40% for first child*

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank / agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!