At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage children in fun activities and support their development milestones.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a recognised Great Place to Work for 20 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values your growth and celebrates achievements.
- Why this job: Blend flexible bank work with the security of being an employee while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children.
The predicted salary is between 15.88 - 15.88 £ per hour.
Salary:
- Level 3: £13.50 - £15.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
- Level 2: £12.99 - £13.38 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Reading
Working Hours & Shift Options:
- 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
- 24 hours over 3 days
- 16 hours over 2 days
Benefits:
- Childcare discount of 40% for first child* (Subject to T&Cs)
- 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
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.
Responsibilities:
- Support colleagues with the delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities.
- Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
- 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
Our Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
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. 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.
Company Culture:
We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us to support one another in the work that we do each day. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. We want you to feel valued and invested in! We celebrate the accomplishments of our people. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our popular employee appreciation month. This is a chance for everyone to share gratitude to one another, across the whole company. We have annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these events are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.
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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff in Reading employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where you can thrive as a Room Leader. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits including a welcome bonus and childcare discounts, and a commitment to child welfare, this nursery provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about early years education in the vibrant community of Putney, London.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
