Qualified Early Years Bank staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.50

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits incl.

Career development programme access

Flexible shift options

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Bolton nursery is inviting a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team. You will support colleagues with EYFS delivery by engaging children in educational activities and helping with room preparation and tidying.

We seek candidates with Level 3+ Early Years qualifications, childcare experience, a passion for making learning fun, strong communication skills, safeguarding understanding, and adaptability. DBS checks are required.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging development towards key milestones.
• Work as part of a larger team to complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication with children and adults

Flexible and adaptable

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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 Bolton nursery. The Nursery is Ofsted rated "Good" having been newly refurbished the setting boasts a large private garden and is equipped with a wonderful range of age appropriate toys and activities.

• 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.

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

• £13.50 per hour
• 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: Flexible
• Subject to T&Cs