Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Woking; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Woking is seeking flexible Bright Flex/Bank practitioners to cover nursery shifts. You will care for babies and children up to 5, supporting their development through interactive play, reading, and activities.

This role offers flexibility and the chance to join a supportive, well-regarded team in a Great Place to Work environment. Applicants with or without prior nursery experience are welcome; enhanced DBS is required, and a range of benefits supports colleagues in every

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children up to 5 years old.
• Support development through play, reading and activities.
• Work within Bright Flex/Bank team to provide cover.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery

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."

Salary - £13.26 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Woking

We're looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Teddies Woking Day nursery.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006.

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

We 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.