Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Clapham; On-site; GBP 17,025 - 24,247; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is looking for a Nursery Practitioner for their Clapham Day Nursery. The role blends agency work with employee benefits, focusing on delivering engaging educational activities for children. Candidates should have a Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and prior experience in childcare. Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and is an inclusive employer. Additional benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or similar role.
• Ability to engage children in educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Prepare and tidy rooms as necessary.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to use communication techniques

Adaptability

Understanding of child protection

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £14.98 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Clapham, 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 Clapham Nursery, situated just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station and Clapham High Street train station. The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and has a dedicated art studio, sports studio, and children’s kitchen within seven age‑specific rooms.

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
• 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 2/3 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

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.

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.