Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Great Cornard; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery & Pre-School is seeking a flexible practitioner to join Bright Flex/Bank team in Sudbury. You will care for babies and children up to age 5, supporting development with play, reading and activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of £12.75, 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, a pension and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not essential.
• Ability to engage children with interactive play and reading.
• Strong communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 with supportive activities.
• Support colleagues with each child’s development towards milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

Nursery – Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Hourly rate – £12.75.

Location – Sudbury.

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bright Horizons Great Cornard, a purpose-built nursery rated “Good” by Ofsted, with on-site parking and spacious, natural‑lighted interiors and a large outdoor area.

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour.
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child* (Subject to T&C).
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5, encouraging curious minds through interactive play, reading and activities.
• Support 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.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Company Culture

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 our HEART values – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork – help us support a professional, growth‑oriented and diverse environment.

Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our ‘World‑Class Welcome’ induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. We celebrate achievements through employee appreciation month, award events and informal “thank you” moments that show we care and appreciate everything our staff do.

Other Information

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute for 13 years and voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006.

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