Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Eddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Career coach access

Early wage access

Professional development program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is recruiting a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team in Cambridge. You will help deliver the EYFS through engaging activities and work with a wider team on daily tasks, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for children.

The role requires a relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and experience with children. DBS check and safer recruitment are part of our process; we promote inclusivity and offer staff facilities and

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS delivery and activities.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Work with the team to complete day-to-day tasks (tidying, preparation).

Skills

Engaging children

Communication with adults and children

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly rate– Starting from £14.98 per hour

Location – Cambridge

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 Eddington Nursery which is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socializing. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

Our Benefits

• From £14.98 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 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 childAbility 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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!