Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking Qualified Early Years Bank Staff for their Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool. This role combines flexibility with security, allowing you to support children’s educational activities while working within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in various child care roles.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension benefits

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience working with children in related roles is essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Engagement

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff, Hertford

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Hertford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

aa1647a48364

Job Views:

57

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location- Hertford, SG13

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.”

Bright Horizons Hertford opened in January 2020 located on the Foxholes Business Park with great transport links including local bus routes and is close to the Hertford East train station with on-site parking is also available. The nursery benefits from seven individual rooms, each tailored to each age group with fantastic resources. All of the rooms have been designed to be flexible and with good access to the garden area which the children enjoy regularly.The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good'.

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!

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom