Bright Horizons
Early Years Bank Staff
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Early Years Bank Staff
Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery & Preschool – Flexible Working Practitioner (Bank/ Agency Role)
Location: 76 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BA
Salary: £14.15 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
About The Organisation
We’re Bright Horizons – a place where your HEART principles (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork) drive our culture. Join an organisation that empowers you to:
- Be your best self, supported by a team that cares.
- Make a lasting impact on the next generation.
- Candidates thrive, grow, and enjoy benefits that make a real difference.
We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years and have been recognised by the Great Place to Work Institute for 13 years. Our blending of agency convenience with staff security—the best of both worlds—lets experienced early years professionals shape their careers on their terms.
The Role: Flexible Working Practitioner
Do you love the excitement of interactive learning and play? Bright Flex welcomes qualified, flexible workers like you to join our bank team while enjoying the arbitrary security that Comes With A Brighter Future™. Alongside your experienced colleagues and managers, you’ll:
- Care for babies and children (ages 0-5) in a nurturing environment.
- Design and deliver play-based activities to stimulate curiosity and support developmental milestones.
- Work alongside skilled colleagues to inspire longevity through reading, exploration, and creativity.
- Assist a variety of parenting families in a safe space where every child feels valued.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Comply with Bright Horizons’ safeguarding policies and practices, including up to date training.
- Support mixed-age groups across key developmental stages (e.g., EYFS goals).
- Demonstrate flexibility and engagement with families and our Bright Flex programme.
- Embrace our fun, energetic culture where you can make your mark every day.
We Are Committed to:
✅ Safeguarding — A safer recruitment process including an enhanced DBS check is mandatory. ✅ Diversity & Inclusion — We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, and will consider reasonable adjustments.
What We Offer
Bright Horizons is not just a job—it’s a rewarding career withearing programme. Our benefits include:
- £14.15/hour (dependent on qualifications/experience).
- 40% childcare discount on new-nursery* places (for your first child*).
- Enhanced parental leave (full entitlements).
- 20 days’ paid annual leave plus paid bank holidays and Christmas closure.
- Ability to purchase additional leave* with your earings.
- Access to a comprehensive pension scheme.
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support.
- Early wage access and financial wellbeing benefits.
- World-class career development: Includes a learning and **coaching programme, classroom observations, CPD access and future career pathway guidance with individual support.
- Occasional complimentary events (e.g., chocolate pizzas, team lunches, ice cream).
- Appreciated at every level: Ethics are a cultural cornerstone—recognition is celebrated through our “Employee Appreciation Month” and Annual Awards of Excellence".
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Requirements
- Experience or a desire to work with babies and young children (0-5 years).
- A valid Childcare Level 3 or comparable qualififation is preferred but priority will be given to those with evidence of CSCPS or day nursery registrations.
- Commitment to our HEART principles and inclusive culture.
- Willingness to complete enhanced DBS clearance.
- Flexibility to work across various early years settings.
Why Join Us?
- Collaborate in a nurturing environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Shape your schedule as a Bright Flex practitioner, perfect for experienced carers looking to stay involved without full commitment.
- Embark on a lifelong learning journey—We provide tools and coaching at every stage.
Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape young minds in a supportive, thriving team.
*Terms and conditions apply for discounts and additional leave.**_
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