At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s development through fun activities and teamwork.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a nurturing nursery with a strong focus on child welfare.
- Benefits: 40% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Join a friendly team in a vibrant nursery with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Bright Horizons is a workplace guided by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. This role is with our Bright Flex / Bank team at the Bury St Edmunds Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, located in a quiet residential area with easy access to the A14 and M33 bus links. The nursery features bright spaces and a large, multi-surfaced garden with on-site parking.
Responsibilities
- Support colleagues with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Encourage development towards key milestones.
- Work as part of a team to complete day-to-day tasks such as room tidying and activity/room preparation.
What we’re looking for
- Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience working with children (e.g., 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 children and adults.
- Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Benefits and culture
- Childcare discount of 40% for the first child.
- Enhanced parental leave, pension, and financial/wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments.
- Early access to wages and professional development programme access, including a careers coach.
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, undertaken before appointment is confirmed. We welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
