Bright Horizons
Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
Nursery Practitioner (Bright Flex / Bank Team)
Location: Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool, 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6AU
About This Opportunity
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team, blending the convenience of bank/agency work with the security and benefits of being a permanent employee.
Are you passionate about supporting educators while preparing children for key milestones through engaging, educational activities? If you thrive in a **supportive, **inclusive workplace driven by HEART principles — Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork — we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Support colleagues in delivering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through educational and entertaining activities to encourage children’s progress.
- Assist with essential day-to-day tasks, including room preparations and tidying.
- Work collaboratively within the nursery as part of a larger caregiving team.
- Uphold safeguarding standards and develop relationships with children and families.
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What We’re Looking For
- A Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher) with full applicability.
- Direct experience working with children, e.g. as a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, or Childminder.
- A passion for making learning fun, engaging, and tailored to each child.
- Strong communication skills (customised for children and adults).
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding polices.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm to incorporate new skills.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Compensation
- Starting salary: £13.94 per hour (varies based on qualifications and experience).
Attractive Benefits Package
Front-loaded savings of 40% childcare voucher for your first child (*terms apply).
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Financial and wellbeing support, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments,
- Early wage access,
- Mental health and financial counselling.
- Staging-based career development, including tailored career coaching and a professional development framework focusing on early years excellence.
Our Culture
Proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work for over 20 years, we value your growth and achievements. Our workplace includes:
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- BE YOU environment – be authentic and bring your whole self to work.
- Thankful Culture – appreciation sessions like "Employee Appreciation Month" and our annual “Awards of Excellence”.
- Continuous learning initiatives, like our ‘World-Class Welcome’ induction and exclusive leadership pipeline programme.
Flexible Work
Blend convenience and security with our Bright Flex model.
Safeguarding Commitment
We require all roles in childcare to successfully complete:
- Safer recruitment practice.
- Enhanced DBS checks before the start of any employment.
Bright Horizons maintains a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding, fostering inclusive environments for children and its people.
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