Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

MP Training and Recruitment; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible Bright Flex / Bank practitioner to support EYFS delivery, engage children in educational activities, and help the team with daily tasks.

You will contribute to a warm, supportive environment that values curiosity and safeguarding while working with a larger team across the Carshalton setting.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging activities with children.
• Encourage development toward key milestones within a team setting.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible working

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Carshalton, London

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 Carshalton setting, situated in Carshalton, London.

Our Benefits

• 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

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.

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.