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Flexible Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.

Greater Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join our outstanding nursery in Didsbury. You will engage children in educational activities, support colleague delivery of the EYFS, and contribute to a nurturing environment. With numerous benefits including childcare discounts and professional development, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact the next generation positively.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child
Enhanced parental leave
Pension
Financial and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments
Professional development programme access
Flexible shift options

Qualifications

  • Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
  • Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar is required.
  • Passion for engaging children in learning activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
  • Ensure day-to-day tasks such as room tidying are completed.
  • Work collaboratively within the Bright Flex / Bank team.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun
Communication techniques
Understanding of child protection
Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury

Salary – £13.46 - £15.86 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

LocationDidsbury Manchester

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 Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links.

Our Benefits

  • £13.46 - £15.86 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 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

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!

If you experience any problems, please emaileurope.recruitment@brighthorizons.comand we will be happy to help.

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