Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Eddington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (24/7 virtual GP)

Career development programme access

Free parking

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery is seeking a flexible Bright Flex/Bank practitioner to join our team in Eddington, Cambridge. You will care for babies and children up to age 5, supporting play, reading and development alongside our staff.

As part of the Bright Flex/Bank team, you’ll enjoy the security of being an employee with bank shifts, competitive benefits, and access to professional development. Previous childcare experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar) is welcome.
• 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 the age of 5.
• Provide interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Assist with pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, prior to appointment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with children and adults

Flexibility

Job description

Role & Location

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool.

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

Location – Eddington, Cambridge.

About the Team

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Eddington Nursery. Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. The nursery offers a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally strong and culturally diverse team with a great passion for Early Years and Education. We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socialising. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff.

Job Type & Working Arrangements

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.

Benefits / Perks

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child* (Subject to T&Cs)
• 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
• Free parking available

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Provide interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Assist with pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, prior to appointment.

Requirements / Experience

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Company Culture

We are a Great Place to Work for 20 years. At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world‑class care and education, delivered by a world‑class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.

Safeguarding

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.

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