Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's nursery in Farnham is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join its Bright Flex / Bank team. The role combines the flexibility of agency work with the security of employment, supporting children's learning and development in a vibrant environment. Candidates should hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and possess a passion for engaging with children. This is an opportunity to work within an Ofsted rated 'Double Outstanding' nursery, with an excellent range of employee benefits including childcare discount and professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in roles such as Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.
• Ability to support the delivery of the EYFS and engage children in activities.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through engaging children.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks including room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Child protection

Communication techniques

Engaging children

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery

Salary – £12.24ph - £15.21 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Farnham

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 Farnham Day Nursery. Our Farnham nursery is a 92 place nursery and is Ofsted rated 'Double Outstanding' and is based locally to Farnham town centre with local transport links.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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 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

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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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