Bright Flex Practitioner - UQ

Bright Horizons; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a flexible working practitioner for their nursery team. This role offers a blend of agency work benefits alongside job security, engaging with children aged up to 5 through interactive play and activities. With benefits including childcare discounts and a professional development program, this role is perfect for passionate and adaptable individuals.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• Able to work in a variety of roles like Nursery Assistant or Early Years Educator.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Passion for making learning fun and engaging

Job description

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Salary – £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – [Location]

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 [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

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!