Flexible Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours over 4 or 5 days

24 hours over 3 days

16 hours over 2 days

40% childcare discount

Job summary

Bright Horizons Court Oak in Harborne, Birmingham, is seeking a flexible Nursery Bank Practitioner to support EYFS delivery and create a stimulating, safe environment for children.

You will engage children with educational activities, help with daily tasks and room preparation, and work as part of a larger team to ensure smooth daily operations. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior nursery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Nursery settings or as Early Years educator.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through engaging activities.
• Encourage development toward milestones.
• Assist with daily tasks like room tidying and setup.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Child protection knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Court Oak

Salary – £13.50 per hour

Location – Harborne, Birmingham

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 Court Oak nursery.

Our Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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 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 for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• 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
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding
• 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.

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.