Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible practitioner to join their dynamic team at a well-rated nursery. This role offers the unique blend of bank work with employee benefits, allowing you to engage children in fun and educational activities while supporting your colleagues. You'll be part of a nurturing environment that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. If you're ready to inspire and be inspired, this opportunity awaits you!

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 2/3 Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience in child care roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with EYFS delivery and engage children in learning activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Learning

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.45 / £12.94 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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 Wavendon nursery, conveniently located close to Woburn Sands train station, situated close to Wavendon Primary, Swallowfields, and Brooklands schools.

Our 65 place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers a large garden, which gives access to hours of fun with a climbing frame, sandpit and bike track!

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 2/3 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!