Qualified Bank Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their bank team at a nursery. This role offers a unique blend of agency work with the security and benefits of employment, allowing you to engage children in fun and educational activities while supporting their development. The organization values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, creating a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that has been recognized as a great place to work, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Communication techniques

Child protection and safeguarding

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary – £12.94 - £15.25 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Reading

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 Abbeymore nursery.

Our Benefits

• 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.