Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK seeks a flexible working practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team at a nursery in London. The role involves supporting colleagues in delivering engaging educational activities to children. Candidates must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, childcare discounts, and a focus on professional development. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006.

Benefits

Hourly rate from £14.36

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience as a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, or Childminder.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Ability to use communication techniques with children and adults

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hourly rate– From £14.36

Location – BR3 1QW

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.”

Set within a beautifully renovated former cricket pavilion, Bright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery & Preschool offers a warm, spacious, and well-resourced environment for early years professionals. The nursery features a large outdoor area and access to the adjacent cricket pitch, providing children with unique opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our New Beckenham nursery, which is conveniently located near New Beckenham and Beckenham Junction stations, making the nursery ideal for commuters from across South London and also offers onsite parking.

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&Ts

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.