Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Whiterashes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons is recruiting for a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at 24 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen. You will help deliver the Scottish Curriculum through engaging activities and support room preparation.

We welcome applicants with a full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, a passion for making learning fun, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Scottish Curriculum through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Encourage development towards key milestones and assist with day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.
• Work as part of a larger team to provide a flexible bank/agency role with employee benefits.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – 24 St Swithin Street

Salary – £14.24 PH (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Aberdeen

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 24 St Swithin St nursery.

Our Benefits

• £14.24 PH
• 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 Scottish Curriculum 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 PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds.

We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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.