Early Years Bank Staff - Unqualified

Bright Horizons; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry salary

40% childcare discount

Smart Health access

Discounts across brands

Development programme

Awards of Excellence gala

Job summary

Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Bank Staff Member to provide flexible, part-time support across the nursery. You’ll blend bank/locum work with employee benefits, contributing to EYFS delivery and a safe, fun learning environment.

Ideal candidates are passionate about children's learning, adaptable, and team-oriented. DBS checks and safeguarding awareness are required; the role offers competitive hourly pay and access to Bright Horizons’ benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is preferred but not required.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through play and activities.
• Assist with day-to-day nursery tasks and hygiene standards.
• Promote child welfare and safeguarding.
• Maintain a positive, safe environment with colleagues.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Job description

Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £12.75 per hour

Location: North Baddesley

Working as a Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• 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.

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.