Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join its dynamic team in Tunbridge Wells. In this role, you will engage children in educational activities and support their development while enjoying the benefits of being part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for early childhood education. This position offers flexibility with work hours over multiple days, with competitive hourly rates reflecting your experience.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner, Nanny, Childminder.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Ensure room tidying and preparation with the team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £13.46 - £15.86 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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.”

Our Benefits

• £13.46 - £15.86 per hour
• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!

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