Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team. You will help deliver the EYFS through engaging activities and support the team with daily tasks in Fleet.

The role requires a Full/Relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, experience with children, and a passion for making learning enjoyable while safeguarding learners. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Strong communication with children and adults, both verbal and non‑verbal.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging, age‑appropriate activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete day‑to‑day tasks (tidying, preparation).
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Skills

Early years experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Fleet

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 qualified practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool.

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 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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