Bright Flex Practitioner - Unqualified

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

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Swanscombe is seeking enthusiastic and flexible practitioners to join their team. You will support the development of children aged up to 5 through creative play and activities. Previous experience is preferred but not necessary; passion and adaptability are key. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a professional development programme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Experience as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, or similar roles is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.
• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Work within the Bright Flex / Bank team to provide flexible support.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate with children

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.88 per hour (dependent on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Swanscombe

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 Swanscombenursery.

Our Benefits

• £ 12.88 per hour
• 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
• 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!