Bright Flex Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Romsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their vibrant team. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend the convenience of bank work with the benefits of being a full employee, allowing you to engage with children through interactive play and activities. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, making a tangible difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about fostering a love for learning and want to be part of a company recognized as a Great Place to Work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for engaging learning

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery

Salary – £12.21 - £12.44 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Romsey

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 Romsey Day Nursery.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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!

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