Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and fun in early childhood education. As a Bank Staff Member at this vibrant nursery, you'll have the flexibility to work on your terms while making a meaningful impact on children's development. Your role will involve supporting nursery colleagues in delivering engaging activities based on the Scottish curriculum, ensuring child safety, and fostering a positive environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and a strong focus on employee well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive. If you're passionate about early years education, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare for first child

Access to Smart Health services

Variety of discounts across brands

Tailored development programs

Employee Appreciation events

Paid volunteer day annually

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience with children in a nursery or educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in educational play and activities.
• Supervise children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Child Protection Awareness

Passion for Education

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Day and Preschool Nursery - Morton Mains

Hourly Rate: From £12.66 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Flexible Hours-Days / Full Time / Part Time / Lunch Cover

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (Essential)

Working as a Bank Staff Member within our Morton Mains nursery, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the Scottish curriculum frameworks, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones
• Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (Essential)
• Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to a PVG Check.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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