Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Farnborough is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at the Farnborough nursery.

You will care for babies and children up to age 5, supporting development with play, reading and activities to help them reach key milestones. The role offers flexibility, DBS checks, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5, supporting development toward key milestones.
• Encourage curious minds through interactive play, reading and activities.

Skills

Flexible working

Team player

Strong communication

Job description

Nursery – Farnborough

Salary – £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Farnborough

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 Farnborough nursery.

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.

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