Flexible Early Years Assistant

Bright Horizons; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in early childhood education is looking for a flexible working practitioner to join the Bright Flex / Bank team at their Moortown nursery. The role involves caring for children up to the age of 5 and supporting their development through engaging activities. This role offers the benefits of agency work alongside employee security, with access to professional development, wellbeing packages, and a great workplace culture.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Free gym and pool memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5.
• Support each child's development through play and activities.
• Work as part of a team in the Bright Flex / Bank team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Passion for learning

Job description

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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 Moortown nursery. The Nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and offers free David Lloyd gym and pool memberships for any Bright Horizons staff members and great transport links.

£12.21 per hour

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

Shift options: Flexible

*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

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.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!