Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for its Epping Day Nursery. The successful candidate will support children's educational activities while ensuring their safety and development. Applicants should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for engaging children. This role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure essential day-to-day tasks are completed.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Child protection and safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £12.94-£13.65 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Epping

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 Epping Day Nursery situated in St Margaret's Hospital.

This nursery is situated in beautiful surroundings and the nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.