Qualified Early Years Bank staff - L3+

Bright Horizons UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible Bank Staff Member for their nursery in Leeds. This role offers the chance to blend the convenience of agency work with employee benefits, allowing you to work when you want while making a significant impact on children's development. You'll engage in entertaining and educational activities, support your colleagues, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a community that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for years. If you're passionate about making learning fun, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

40% discounted childcare

Smart Health access

Variety of discounts

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children ideal but not essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering EYFS through engaging play.
• Promote child welfare, protection, and safety.
• Maintain a positive and safe environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication techniques

Flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of child protection

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Leeds

Salary: Starting at £12.12 per hour

Location: Kirkstall, Leeds

Working as a Bank Staff Member within one of our nurseries, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

What we can offer you:

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
3. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
4. Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
5. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
6. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing:

1. Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day
2. Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
3. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
4. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for:

1. Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder or similar
2. Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
3. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
4. Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
5. Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.