Early Years Bank Staff

Nursery: Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool

Our Bright Flex team blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving people within this team the flexibility to work when and where they want!

If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – our Bright Flex team would be a perfect fit for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

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

• Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety

• 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 procedures and policies are followed at all times

• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!

• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team

• External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.

• Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children (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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable – embracing working cultures in different nurseries

• Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.