Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team in Cambridge. This position offers the blend of flexible bank work with employee benefits. The successful candidate will support the educational development of children by providing engaging activities and ensuring essential tasks are completed. Ideal for those with a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for nurturing children's growth. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

From £14.36 hourly

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various roles like Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Engaging and educational activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with the delivery of EYFS.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room preparation.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to use various communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington 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 Bright Flex / Bank team at our Eddington Nursery which is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socializing. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

Our 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

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.