Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Richmond is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join their team. The role involves supporting children's educational activities and assisting with daily nursery operations. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have prior experience with children. This role offers the security of being an employee, alongside several benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in roles like Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in activities.
• Ensure completion of essential day-to-day tasks in the nursery.
• Work as part of a larger team.

Skills

Communication techniques

Child protection and safeguarding

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Richmond Queens Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary –Starting from £13.82 (Level 2), £14.36 (Level 3) per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location –Richmond, London

Hours- Flexible working

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 Richmond Queens Road Day Nursery and Preschool nursery.

Our Richmond Queens Road Day Nursery and Preschool is situated in the grounds of Marshgate School in Richmond, and close to North Sheen and Richmond train stations.

Our lovely 66-place setting features 4 spacious and well-resourced rooms including a sensory area for the baby room, and role play areas for the older children. It also benefits from a lovely garden area with play equipment.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.