Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting from £13.50 per hour

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits incl.

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool in Basildon, Essex, is seeking a flexible Bright Flex/Bank practitioner to support EYFS delivery with engaging activities for children. You will join a supportive team and benefit from bank-style shifts that offer the security of employment plus a range of benefits.

Role focuses on helping children reach development milestones, assisting with day-to-day tasks, and maintaining a safe, tidy environment.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous nursery experience is desirable.
• Ability to engage children with learning through play.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Help with room tidying and daily prep for sessions.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Education

Early Years Level 3 qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG

Salary – Starting from £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Basildon, SS14 3DG

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 Basildon nursery.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £13.50 per hour
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 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.

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.

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.