Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Poole is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their team. This role combines the advantages of bank work with employee benefits, supporting colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will engage children through educational activities, help with daily tasks, and work in a supportive environment focused on personal and professional development. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience in childcare.

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 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in various roles.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with delivery of the EYFS by engaging children.
• Ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Making learning fun

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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 Poole Montessori Day Nursery. Our Benefits

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.

Qualifications

• 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 safeguardingAbility to be flexible and adaptable