Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is seeking a flexible nursery practitioner to join Bright Flex/Bank. You will support EYFS delivery, engage children in educational activities, and help the team with daily tasks. On-site role with benefits and development opportunities.

The position requires relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualifications, prior nursery experience, and a passion for making learning fun. DBS checks and safeguarding are standard for this role.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or above).
• Previous experience with children in nursery settings (Nursery Practitioner/Nursery Nurse/Early Years Educator etc.).
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS with engaging, educational activities.
• Contribute to development toward key milestones within a team setting.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting From £13.70- £14.24 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11

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 Didcot nursery. The nursery is a purpose built, 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis! We are less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.

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 or 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.