Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Esher; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible practitioner to join the Bright Flex/Bank team in Esher, Surrey. You will support EYFS delivery by engaging children in educational activities and work with a larger team to complete daily tasks and preparation.

The role requires a Full or relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and prior experience with children. Excellent communication with children and adults, safeguarding awareness, and adaptability are

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Flexibility to work across Bright Flex/Bank shifts.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults clearly.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in educational activities.
• Assist the team with day-to-day tasks including room tidying and preparation.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience with children

Flexible working

Communication with children and adults

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Heart of Bright Horizons

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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