Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Northampton is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves supporting children's development through engaging activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With competitive pay and benefits, this position offers a great opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Wootton, Northampton, NN4

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 Horizons Wooldale Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery in the village of Wootton in Northampton. The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers great transport links with it being just off of the A45 and close to Junction 15 on the M1. Regular bus routes operate nearby and the nursery offers on-site parking.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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.