Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Careers coach access

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery & Preschool is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at Buckhurst Hill Nursery, IG9 5LG. You will help deliver the EYFS through engaging activities and support the team with day-to-day tasks, including room preparation.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, prior nursery experience, and a passion for making learning fun.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in nursery settings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through engaging activities with children.
• Work as part of a larger team to complete day-to-day tasks, including room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery & Preschool, 82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG

Salary - Starting from £14.90 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5LG

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 Buckhurst Hill Nursery, IG9 5LG

Our Benefits

• Starting from £14.90 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.

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!