Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £14.41 per hour

Childcare discount of 40% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits incl.

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Shift options: Flexible

Job summary

Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible practitioner to join the Bright Flex/Bank team at our Coulsdon nursery. You will support delivery of the EYFS alongside a supportive, passionate team while benefiting from the security of being an employee.

Responsibilities include engaging children in educational activities, helping them reach milestones, and assisting with day-to-day tasks such as room preparation and tidying. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication with children and adults

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility

Experience with children

Education

Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Coulsdon, 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 Coulsdon Nursery, situated near Coulsdon Town Centre and Coulsdon South train station.

This nursery offers on‑site parking, a large garden and a long standing, passionate staff team.

Our Benefits

• From £14.41 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
• Shift options: Flexible
• 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 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.