Qualified Early Years Bank

Bright Horizons; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas closure

Pension

Virtual GP

Early wage access

Professional development

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Potten End is hiring a flexible Nursery Practitioner to support EYFS delivery and child development. You will engage children in educational activities, help with daily room tidy and preparation, and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, experience with children, and a passion for making learning fun for each child. Applicants should be adaptable and collaborative within a larger team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in Early Years qualification.
• Experience with children in nursery settings or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in activities.
• Encourage development towards milestones.
• Help with day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Early Years qualifications

Child engagement

Communication

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years or above

Job description

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.

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 Potten End. The beautiful 92-place setting is based in converted barns, with spacious and well-resourced rooms, as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment, and animals! The nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and benefits from plenty of onsite parking.

Requirements

• 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

Employer Commitments

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.

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