Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team at a beautiful nursery in Hither Green, London. This role combines the benefits of bank work with the security of employment, allowing you to make a real difference in children's lives. You will engage children in fun and educational activities, supporting their development while working collaboratively with your team. With a commitment to quality childcare and a supportive work culture driven by HEART principles, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education. Join us in shaping the next generation!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience with children in a nursery or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering EYFS through engaging activities.
• Complete essential tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Activities

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff, London

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Hither Green, 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 Maythorne Cottages Nursery, situated in Hither Green, London.

Maythorne Cottages is a beautiful nursery located in the heart of Hither Green, we are steps away from Hither Green station and have great links to London Bridge, Lewisham and Kent areas.

Our nursery takes children aged 3 months - 3 years and we work in strong partnership with Beacon Road Nursery which is our pre-school unit. We thrive to provide quality childcare and education consistently with all age groups. The nursery consists of 4 rooms, with 2 great outdoor spaces.

• 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 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!