Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a flexible working practitioner for their Cambridge nursery. The role requires an Early Years qualification and experience working with children, with responsibilities including supporting educational activities and maintaining a supportive environment. Join a renown company dedicated to enriching children's lives and professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP access

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children in nursery/external care.
• Passion for engaging children and making learning fun.
• Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering EYFS through educational activities.
• Complete day-to-day tasks including room tidying and preparation.
• Engage children in entertaining activities that foster development.

Skills

Engagement

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hourly rate– From £13.82

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 Bright Flex / Bank team at our Cambridge Milton Road Nursery.

Our Benefits

• From £13.82 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 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!

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