Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Wage access

Career coaching

Job summary

Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery in Upminster, London, is seeking a flexible practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team. You will help deliver the EYFS through engaging activities and support daily tasks like room tidy and prep, while maintaining high standards of care.

You will have a Level 2+ Early Years qualification, childcare experience, and a passion for making learning fun. We value safeguarding, adaptability, and strong collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2+ Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in nurseries or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Good communication with children and adults.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting demands.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS delivery through engaging activities.
• Help with daily tasks like room tidying and prep.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safety and well-being.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with children & adults

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible / adaptable

Education

Level 2+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery & Preschool, 105 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London, RM14 2HX

Salary – Starting from £14.41 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Upminster, RM14 2HX

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 Gaynes Park Nursery in Upminster, RM14 2HX

Our Benefits

• Starting from £14.41 per hour


• 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 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

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.