Flexible Early Years Practitioner - L3

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension benefits

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is inviting applications for a Nursery Practitioner role at their Lancaster location. The position offers a salary of £14.04 per hour and involves working within a supportive team environment to deliver engaging educational activities for children.

Applicants should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous experience working with children. The role also includes wonderful benefits such as childcare discounts, professional development programs, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 early years qualification.
• Experience in roles such as Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar.
• Passion for engaging children in learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure cleanliness and preparation of nursery rooms.
• Work collaboratively with the team on daily tasks.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate effectively

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Lancaster

Salary – £14.04 per hour

Location – Lancaster

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 Lancaster nursery. This nursery is Ofsted rating "good" and is located in the grounds of the Lancaster Royal Infirmary.

Our Benefits

• £14.04 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

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.

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

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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.