Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Early wage access

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking staff to support EYFS delivery as part of the Bright Flex/bank team in Lewisham, London. You’ll engage children with educational activities and help with daily tasks while benefiting from hybrid bank work and employee perks.

The role requires a Level 2+ Early Years qualification and prior experience with children. Flexible shifts, DBS checks, and the company’s wellbeing and development programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 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.

Responsibilities

• Blend bank/agency work with the security and benefits of being an employee.
• Support colleagues with EYFS delivery through engaging activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation are completed.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 2+)

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Position details

Nursery - Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Lewisham, London

Our Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is easily accessible on the National Rail and Docklands Light Railway and is a 10 minute walk away from Lewisham Train Station.

Benefits

• From £14.41 per hour
• 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
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

Shift options

Flexible *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 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

Eligibility & Compliance

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.

Due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Our Culture

We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years.

We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular "employee appreciation month". This is a chance for every one to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company.

We celebrate in the accomplishments of our people. We create many opportunities for formal and informal appreciation. We want our employees to feel valued and invested in!

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