Qualified Bank Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery organization as a Nursery Practitioner and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to early childhood education. Located in Reading, you will work as part of the Bright Flex / Bank team, offering flexible working arrangements and the security of a permanent position. With a salary between £12.94 and £15.25 per hour, this role involves supporting young children's development through engaging activities and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience in roles like Nursery Practitioner or similar is essential.
• Ability to engage and make learning fun for children.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery by engaging children in educational activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Child protection understanding

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Engagement

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