Flexible Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Manchester; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Flexible Early Years Practitioner for their Didsbury nursery in Manchester. This role offers flexibility alongside benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a company committed to making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a positive work environment rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children, such as Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.
• Ability to use various communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.
• Work as part of a team to ensure child development milestones are met.

Skills

Communication

Child Protection

Adaptability

Engagement

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didsbury

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

Location – Didsbury 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.

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!