Bank Early Years Practitioner L3

Bright Horizons UK; Dorking; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bank Staff Member for their nurseries, offering the chance to work flexibly while making a significant impact on children's development. This role involves engaging children in fun and educational activities, ensuring their safety, and supporting nursery colleagues. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on employee well-being, this position provides not only a competitive salary but also a range of benefits including discounted childcare and access to training programs. Join a team that values creativity and the growth of little minds, and help shape the future for children and families.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Variety of discounts

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Access to training programs

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Nanny.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS by engaging children in educational play.
• Supervise children, ensuring their safety throughout the day.
• Promote child welfare and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Child protection knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.65 - £15.07 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Dorking, Surrey

Working as a Bank Staff Member 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
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw, access
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

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
• Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety
• 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 procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children (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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable – embracing working cultures in different nurseries
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.