Bank Nursery Assistant

Bright Horizons; Livingston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a flexible working practitioner for their Livingston nursery. In this role, you'll engage with children through interactive play to support their development. The position offers the flexibility of agency work with employee benefits, contributing to a supportive and impactful environment.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development program

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children preferred, roles could include Nursery Assistant or similar.
• Ability to engage children through play and educational activities.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to support child development for children up to 5.
• Engage children through interactive play, reading, and learning activities.
• Flexible role blending bank work with employee benefits.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Passion for teaching

Job description

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Salary – £12.70PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Livingston

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 Livingston nursery.

• £12.70 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

*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 work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, 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
• 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!