Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team at a beautiful nursery setting. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend the flexibility of bank work with the security of being an employee. You will engage children in fun and educational activities, supporting their development while working within a dedicated team. With a culture driven by HEART principles, you will feel supported and valued in your efforts to make a difference in children's lives. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work and contribute to nurturing the next generation in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Experience with children in various roles like Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.45/£12.94 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hemel Hempstead, HP1

Hours – Flexible working hours

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.”

The beautiful 92-place setting is based in converted barns, with spacious and well-resourced rooms, as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment, and animals! The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and benefits from plenty of onsite parking.

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

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!

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