Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Hove; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Hove is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join the Bright Flex/Bank team. You will support the EYFS through engaging activities and help children progress toward developmental milestones while contributing to daily tasks with a friendly team.

Applicants should hold a Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, have prior nursery experience, and display a passion for making learning fun.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in nursery settings.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• 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, educational activities.
• Encourage development toward key milestones as part of a larger team.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.99 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hove

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 Bright Horizons Wish Park 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.