Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Milton Park is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team. You will care for babies and young children up to age 5, supporting their development through interactive play, reading and structured activities.

You will work as part of a supportive nursery team, using a variety of communication methods with children and adults. DBS checks are part of the safeguarding process, and adjustments are considered for applicants.

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable in a busy nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old as part of a team.
• Encourage development through interactive play, reading and activities.
• Support colleagues to help each child reach key milestones.
• Adhere to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Milton ParkSalary – £13.45 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Milton, OxfordshireAre 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 Milton Park Day Nursery!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleWorking 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 forPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsSound understanding of child protection and safeguardingAbility to be flexible and adaptableWe 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.Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!