Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Colchester is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team. You will engage children in educational activities and ensure day-to-day tasks are completed. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children. The position offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £12.94, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging children in activities.
• Work to complete day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection

Passion for engaging learning

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons [Nursery Name] Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hourly rate– From £12.94

Location – Colchester

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 Colchester Nursery which accommodates up to 108 children in a beautifully purpose-built setting, featuring spacious rooms and garden areas ideal for outdoor teaching and learning. The nursery boasts excellent public transport links.

Our Benefits

• From £12.94 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&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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.