Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

20 days annual leave plus bank

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking flexible practitioners to support delivery of the EYFS through engaging activities and collaborative team work. You will help with daily tasks, room preparation, and creating a stimulating learning environment for children.

Ideal candidates hold a Full Level 3+ Early Years qualification, nursery experience, and a passion for making learning enjoyable.

Qualifications

• Previous nursery experience working with children.
• Passion for making learning fun for every child.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging activities for children.
• Contribute to a larger team to complete day-to-day tasks and lesson prep.
• Assist with room tidying, organisation, and setting up activities.
• Bank/agency flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Nursery experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £14.24 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Esher, 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.”

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Hinchley Wood nursery.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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.

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