Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Old; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits & 24/7 GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at the Old Shoreham site. You will help deliver the EYFS through engaging activities and support a team in daily tasks, while benefiting from the security of being an employee.

The role requires a full Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior experience with children. You will contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Requires Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in nursery settings is essential.
• Ability to make learning fun and engage each child.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS with children through engaging activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete day-to-day tasks (room tidy, preparation).

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – Starting from £12.99 p/h for Level 2 and £13.50 p/h for a Level 3 (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Shoreham by Sea
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 Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool.
Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
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