Qualified Early Years Bank

Bright Horizons; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join the Bright Flex / Bank team in Harpenden. You will support the EYFS through engaging activities and help with day-to-day tasks in a high-quality setting.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior nursery experience. Part-time hours with excellent benefits are on offer, in an Outstanding Ofsted setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in EYFS activities and support development milestones.
• Assist in delivering day-to-day nursery tasks and room preparation.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a clean, organized learning environment.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £13.50ph (Level 2), £14.04ph (Level 3), dependent on qualification/s and experience

Location: Harpenden

Hours: Flexible hours/Part time

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 Harpenden Central nursery, situated situated in Harpenden town centre, with excellent public transport links and parking close by. The nursery is a beautiful 57-place setting, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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

*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. 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,

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application!