Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Harwell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery in Harwell is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex/Bank team. You will support EYFS delivery and engage children with fun, educational activities while contributing to daily tasks and room preparation.

We offer a 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, pension, wellbeing benefits and development programmes. DBS checks are required, and applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in roles such as Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny or Childminder.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging and educational activities.
• Encourage children's development toward key milestones.
• Work as part of a larger team to complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2 or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery

Salary – £13.70-£14.24 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Harwell, OX11 0QX

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 Little Stars nursery.

The beautiful 63 place nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension Scheme
• 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.

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.