Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Kenton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP + early wage access

Career development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery is seeking a Bank Staff Member to support EYFS delivery through engaging activities, helping children develop toward key milestones. You will join a collaborative team and enjoy the flexibility of bank/ locum work, while benefiting from employee status and standard nursery benefits.

The role suits those with Level 2/3+ Early Years qualifications, a passion for playful learning, and adaptable communication with children and adults. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Encourage development toward key milestones with a larger team.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Flexible working

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS delivery

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2/3+

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £14.41-£14.98 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Location: Kenton

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 Kenton Day Nursery!

Working as a Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

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 2 or 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.