Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

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

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner to support children's development through engaging activities. This role offers the flexibility of bank work along with the benefits of a full-time employee. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for early childhood education. Competitive hourly rates and a range of benefits, including childcare discounts, are available.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development program

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or similar role.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues with the delivery of the EYFS.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational activities.
• Complete essential day-to-day tasks like room tidying.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to use various communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly Rate: £13.46 - £15.86 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Tonbridge, 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.”

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!

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• £13.46 - £15.86 p/h
• 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

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!

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