Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Chigwell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An early years educational provider in Chigwell is seeking a flexible nursery practitioner to join their Bright Flex team. You will support colleagues in delivering educational activities that promote child development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience working with children. Competitive hourly rate starting from £15 and benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Nurse.
• Strong interest in engaging children through educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure essential day-to-day tasks are completed.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun and engaging

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, 82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG

Salary – Starting from £15 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

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.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £15 per hour
• 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.