Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual G

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool in Cambridge is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team. You will look after babies and children up to age 5, guiding play and activities to support development.

The role blends bank/agency flexibility with the security and benefits of employment, including safeguarding checks and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Role suitable for 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.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5, encouraging development through interactive play and reading.
• Support colleagues with each child's milestones and activities.

Skills

Nursery experience

Flexible

Communication skills

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £14.15 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Cambridge

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 Wolfson Court Nursery which is nestled in a secluded area near the city centre. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, with on‑site parking, proximity to the M11 and A14, and just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

Our Benefits

• 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
• 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

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.

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.