Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Dorking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing benefits

Early access to wages and professional

careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool in Dorking, Surrey, is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support EYFS delivery and engage children in learning through playful activities. The role blends bank/agency flexibility with employee benefits, offering a supportive team environment and DBS checks as part of safeguarded recruitment.

You will contribute to a nurturing setting, help with daily tasks, and work as part of a larger team to ensure children learn, play, and thrive in a

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Excellent communication with children and adults.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery and plan engaging activities for children.
• Encourage development towards key milestones within a nurturing environment.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.
• Collaborate with the Bright Flex / Bank team to provide dependable cover.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £14.04 - £16.51 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Dorking, Surrey

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.”

Our Dorking setting offers a welcoming, nurturing day nursery with a passionate team dedicated to creating a fun, engaging environment where children can learn, play and thrive. The setting is conveniently located with good public transport links and nearby parking available.

Our Benefits

• £14.04 - £16.51 p/h
• 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

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.

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.