Qualified Bank Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the perfect blend of bank work and employee benefits, allowing you to support children's development through fun and engaging activities while ensuring essential tasks are completed. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and professional growth, this organization is committed to making a difference in the lives of children. If you are passionate about early years education and want to work in an environment that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Access to Careers Coach

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience working with children in various roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Assist in daily tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Flexibility

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery

Salary – £12.45 - £12.94 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Bristol, BS3 2JX

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 Bristol Day Nursery!

Our Benefits

• 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

*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 2 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!