Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Watford seeks a flexible working practitioner to join their Bright Flex / Bank team. This role offers the ability to blend agency work with the benefits of being an employee while supporting the delivery of the EYFS and engaging with children in activities. Bright Horizons is committed to a supportive workplace culture grounded in principles like Honesty and Teamwork.

Benefits

40% Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children as a practitioner, nurse, educator or similar.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Flexible and adaptable personality.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the EYFS by engaging children in educational activities.
• Complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and preparation.
• Work as part of a larger team in the nursery.

Skills

Communication techniques

Child protection understanding

Adaptability

Engaging children

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery

Salary – £13.82-£14.36 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Watford, WD18 7QR

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 Watford Day Nursery!

Our Benefits

• 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
• *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.