Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Loughton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization recognized for its excellent work culture. As a Nursery Practitioner at Bright Horizons Teddies in Loughton, you will support early years education by engaging children in activities that promote learning and development, within a supportive and nurturing environment. This role offers flexible working hours while providing benefits including childcare discounts, professional development, and more.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits, including virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator preferred.
• Ability to engage children in educational activities is crucial.
• Sound understanding of child safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS and engage children in educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks including room tidying.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Flexibility

Child protection and safeguarding

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £13.13 - £13.65 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Loughton, Essex

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 Teddies Loughton nursery.

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton, situated Loughton, Essex is conveniently located under a mile from Debden town centre and Debden underground station, and just over a mile from Loughton town centre. Our Nursery is set on the grounds of Debden Park High School and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

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 [e-mail] we will be happy to help.