Bright Flex Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as a flexible working practitioner at our Farnham nursery, where you'll care for young children through engaging activities. This role blends the freedom of bank work with the security of employment, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not essential (roles include Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, etc.).
• Engaging and fun approach to learning.
• Ability to support child development.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to 5 years.
• Assist in the child's development through play and activities.
• Work flexibly as part of the Bright Flex / Bank team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Adaptability

Passion for learning

Job description

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Bright Horizons Westchester House, Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.21 - £12.44 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 Farnham, Westchester House nursery.

• 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 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!