Qualified Bank Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. As a flexible practitioner in the Bright Flex / Bank team, you will play a crucial role in supporting children's development through fun and educational activities. This outstanding nursery, located in a charming village, offers a homely atmosphere and a peaceful garden, making it an ideal place for nurturing the next generation. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits, this position provides the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the security and perks of being an employee.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Access to discounts on high street retailers

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience working with children in similar roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation are completed.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery

Salary – £12.95 - £13.46 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Barford, CV35

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 Bright Horizons Barford nursery. This nursery is situated in a lovely village in Warwick, with other nearby towns including Wellesbourne, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Our 45 place Nursery is proudly rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and due to its cosy village location has a lovely homely feel, including a peaceful garden. It also has some great extra-curricular activities on offer, such as football sessions and musical activities!

Our Benefits:

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reward Gateway where you access 100's of discounts on high street retailers, products and experiences.
• 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 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!