Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a Nursery Practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team in Caterham, Surrey. In this role, you'll engage children in educational activities and support necessary day-to-day tasks in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Early Years qualification and prior experience. Competitive hourly pay along with extensive benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Prior experience as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role is necessary.
• A passion for engaging children in educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS through engaging activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete essential tasks.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to use various communication techniques

Sound understanding of child protection

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £13.82 - £16.93 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Caterham, Surrey

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 Caterham The Laurels Nursery, situated Caterham, Surrey.

Our Caterham nursery is situated in a leafy residential area, directly opposite Town End Recreation Ground where we take the children in Summer. We have a parent drop-off zone and parking facilities for your convenience, and are a twenty minute walk from Caterham Station.

Our Benefits

• £13.82 - £16.93 per hour
• 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
• 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 2 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.