Bright Horizons UK

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

In short

This role involves working flexibly as part of a Bright Flex/Bank team at a Bright Horizons nursery in Southampton, supporting delivery of the EYFS curriculum and engaging children in educational activities, plus day-to-day tasks like room tidying and preparation. The employer is a nursery/childcare provider. The role demands a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, previous experience working with children, and a sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding, with all roles subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery
Salary – £13.50ph - £15.88ph (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Southampton
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 Southampton Day Nursery.
Our Benefits
•£12.45 - £15.25ph
•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 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
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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