Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their Purley Day Nursery and Preschool. This role offers the opportunity to engage children in fun and educational activities while supporting the EYFS framework. By joining the Bright Flex / Bank team, you will enjoy the security of employment combined with the flexibility of bank work. The organization values principles of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Experience working with children as a Nursery Practitioner or similar.
• Ability to engage and make learning fun.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks such as room tidying.
• Work collaboratively within the team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Engagement

Understanding of child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £13.82 - £16.93 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Purley, London

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 Purley Nursery, situated next to Purley railway/tube station.

The nursery offers extra curricular activities such as PE lessons on a Monday morning for over 2 year olds, and on a weekly basis, ‘Theatrebugs’ sessions for all ages. These sessions allow children to explore stories in new ways through songs, instruments, and imaginary play.

Our Benefits

• £13.82 - £16.93 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, and more
• 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

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.