Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

TN United Kingdom; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team at a vibrant nursery. This role offers the unique blend of agency work's flexibility with the security and benefits of employment. You will engage children in entertaining and educational activities, fostering their development towards key milestones. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. If you are passionate about early years education and ready to contribute to a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Professional Development Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various roles such as Nursery Practitioner or Nanny.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for children.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering engaging educational activities for children.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Activities

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Caterham, Surrey

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

26

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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)

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.

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.

• 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!