Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons UK; Warwick; On-site; Full time

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £12.19- £12.66 per hour

Location: Warwick, CV35

We are looking for Bank Level 2 or above qualified Practitioners to join our wonderful Barford Day Nursery and Preschool. This nursery is situated in a lovely village in Warwick, with other nearby towns including Wellesbourne, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Our 45 place Nursery is proudly rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and due to its cosy village location has a lovely homely feel, including a peaceful garden. It also has some great extra-curricular activities on offer, such as football and music!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala

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, 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

• 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
• 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
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – such as Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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 the safeguarding of children
• 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.