Flexible Early Years Assistant

MP Training and Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym/pool membership

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Job summary

Bright Horizons Moortown nursery in Leeds is seeking a flexible Bright Flex / Bank practitioner to support colleagues in delivering EYFS activities. You will engage children, help them reach milestones, and contribute to daily tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

This role offers the benefits of being part of an employee team with flexible shifts. The post requires previous experience with children and a commitment to safeguarding, including an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed, including DBS checks.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons MoortownSalary – £12.75 per hourLocation – Moortown, LeedsAre 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.Our Benefits£12.75 per hourChildcare discount of 40% for first child*Enhanced parental leavePensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachShift options: FlexibleSubject to T&CsThe RoleWorking 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 support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.What we’re looking forPrevious experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similarPassion for making learning fun and engaging for each childAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsSound understanding of child protection and safeguardingAbility to be flexible and adaptableBright 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. 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!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. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!