Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Didcot is seeking a Qualified Early Years Bank Staff member. This role offers the flexibility of bank work with the benefits of being an employee. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous experience working with children. The position supports the delivery of engaging activities, ensuring a fun and educational environment. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in similar roles.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering engaging educational activities.
• Ensure day-to-day tasks like room tidying are completed.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Child protection and safeguarding

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for making learning fun

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11

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 Didcot nursery. The nursery is a purpose built, 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis! We are less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.

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!