Bright Horizons UK

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

In short

This is a flexible bank/agency early years practitioner role at a Bright Horizons nursery in Didcot, Oxfordshire, supporting EYFS delivery through engaging activities and day-to-day room tasks. It requires a Level 2 or 3 (or above) Early Years qualification and previous childcare experience as a nursery practitioner, nanny, childminder or similar, plus a sound understanding of safeguarding. The role offers hourly pay of £13.70–£14.24 depending on qualification and experience, combined with employee benefits like pension and childcare discount, while retaining the flexibility of bank work.

Nursery
Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £13.70–£14.24 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11
The nursery is a purpose built, 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis. It is less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.
Our Benefits
•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
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
We're looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Didcot nursery. 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 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
This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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