Bank Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education seeks a Bank Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant team. This flexible role allows you to work when you want while making a significant impact on children's development. You'll engage children in fun, educational activities, ensuring their safety and well-being. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a variety of benefits, including discounted childcare and health support. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Annual salary reviews

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery colleagues in delivering engaging educational play.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Experience with Children

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.19 - £15.07 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Working as a Bank Early Years Practitioner within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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 the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

We look forward to receiving your application!