Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

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

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is looking for a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their team in Leatherhead. In this role, you'll engage children in educational activities, support colleagues, and help create a nurturing environment. Candidates must have at least a Level 3 Early Years qualification and prior experience with children. The position offers various benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner or Childminder.
• Passionate about making learning fun and engaging for children.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying.
• Work as part of a larger team to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Ability to engage children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £13.13 - £13.56 per hour

Salary Level 3: £13.65 - £16.09 per hour

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

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 Leatherhead nursery.

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

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.