Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded childcare organization in Wakefield seeks a flexible working practitioner for their nursery. In this role, you will support colleagues in delivering engaging educational activities to children, helping them meet key developmental milestones. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and possess experience with children. The organization is committed to inclusivity and offers benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role.
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering the EYFS by engaging children.
• Complete essential daily tasks, including room tidying.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate with children and adults

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tingley

Salary – £12.94 per hour (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Tingley, Wakefield

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 Tingley nursery.

Our Benefits

£12.94 per hour

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 : Flexible

• 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!