Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Abingdon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking qualified Early Years Bank Staff in Abingdon to join their flexible working team. This position involves supporting the delivery of educational activities to children aged 3 months to 5 years. The successful candidate will have a Level 2 Early Years qualification and a passion for child development, contributing to a nurturing environment at their Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave with bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Previous experience with children is essential.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging children in activities.
• Assist in room tidying and preparation.
• Work collaboratively in the bank team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Engagement

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff, Abingdon

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

58

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons St Marys Abingdon Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £13.13 - £13.65 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Abingdon OX14 1AA

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 St Marys Abingdon Day Nursery. Our Ofsted rated 'Good' Nursery offers 114 places caring for children of 3 months up to 5 years and includes arts and crafts area's, reading corners, imagination area's and a large garden that includes vegetable patches and a climbing frame!

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
• Pension Scheme
• 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 2 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!

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom