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Nursery Practitioner – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery & Preschool
Role Overview
Title: Nursery Practitioner (Bright Flex / Bank) Location: Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London – RM14 2HX Salary: Starting from £14.41 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Are you looking to work for an organisation where your passion for early years education drives the HR (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork) principles? At Bright Horizons, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference to young lives while growing your career.
This role blends flexibility with the stability of employment, allowing you to balance your lifestyle while contributing to the incredible work of our nursery.
About the Role
Working as a flexible working practitioner in our Bright Flex / Bank team, you’ll:
- Support colleagues in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through engaging and educational activities, fostering development towards key milestones.
- Assist in planning and delivering fun, interactive learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating environment by assisting with room tidying, preparation, and daily administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with the team to uphold high standards of care, safeguarding, and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Engaging children in playful, educational activities aligned with EYFS guidelines.
- Supporting early learning and holistic child development.
- Assisting with meal times, light personal care, and nappy changing (if applicable).
- Ensuring the nursery’s safeguarding policies and procedures are followed conscientiously.
- Maintaining cleanliness, storage, and daily operational tasks.
- Adhering to bright Horizons’ HEART principles (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork) to ensure a positive, inclusive environment.
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Requirements
✅ Qualifications & Experience:
- Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (e.g., Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Childcare Assistant).
- Previous experience working with children in roles such as: Nursery Practitioner, Childminder, Nanny, Early Years Educator – valued but not essential if you can demonstrate passion and potential.
- Commitment to making learning fun and engaging for every child.
✅ Attributes & Skills:
- Passionate about supporting and nurturing young children.
- Excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
- Ability to use varied engagement techniques, including storytelling, music, and hands-on activities.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet daily needs and last-minute changes.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
Benefits
Being part of the Bright Horizons family comes with excellent benefits to help you thrive:
🌟 Financial & Career Growth:
- Competitive starting salary from £14.41/hour.
- Pension plan to support your future.
- Early salary access through flexible payment options.
- Continued professional development, including access to a careers coach.
👶 Parent & Wellbeing Focus:
- 40% childcare discount (for up to two children, subject to T&Cs).
- Enhanced parental leave ( beyond statutory requirements).
- 20 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
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💙 Culture & Values:
- Wellbeing programmes with 24/7 virtual healthcare access.
- Inclusive and supportive culture, championing professional growth and diversity.
- Recognisable rewards, including an Annual Awards of Excellence and employee appreciation initiatives.
Safeguarding & Background Checks
Bright Horizons is fully committed to safeguarding children’s welfare. This role is subject to stricter recruitment protocols, including:
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks before employment confirmation.
- Compliance with safer recruitment practices.
✅ We are proudly an Inclusive Employer—equality, diversity, and accessibility are central to our ethos. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support your application.
Why Join Us?
- Join one of Britain’s Best Employers (Consistently named a Great Place to Work since 2006).
- Unlock career progression within a growing industry leader.
- Contribute to transforming children’s early learning experiences.
- Experience a work environment anchored in our HEART values—Joy, empowerment, and professional growth come naturally.
- Be part of a community proud of their Candidate Appreciation Events, team sports days, and annual celebrations.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today here to join a team that takes pride in being a Great Place to Work for 20 years running.
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