Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,320 - 23,244; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate from £14.36

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Long Road Nursery. This role involves supporting the education and development of young children through engaging activities and teamwork. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for child engagement. Excellent benefits include competitive hourly rates, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in roles such as Nursery Practitioner or Childminder.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School. Hourly rate – From £14.36. Location – Cambridge.

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 Long Road Nursery, located on the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital, offering excellent transport links. The nursery features five rooms, four with direct access to outdoor space with gardens and play areas that the children enjoy regularly.

Benefits

• From £14.36 hourly
• 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
• 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, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.