Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career coaching

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team in Swanscombe, Kent. You will support delivery of the EYFS through engaging, educational activities and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Applicants should hold a Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, have a passion for making learning fun, and demonstrate strong communication with children and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in nursery settings (e.g., Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator).
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS through engaging, educational activities.
• Work with the team to ensure day-to-day tasks are completed (room tidying, preparation).

Skills

Early Years experience

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.24 - £16.75 per hour(dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Swanscombe, Kent

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 Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool.

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 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.