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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
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Qualified Early Years Bank Staff
Bright Flex / Bank Practitioner – Colchester Day Nursery & Pre-School
Key Details
- Role: Flexible/Practitioner (Bright Flex / Bank Team)
- Location: Colchester
- Hourly Rate: £13.94
- Contract: Paid employee (security + flexibility of bank work)
About the Role
If you believe in making a difference to the next generation and thrive in a supportive, values-driven workplace, join Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Pre-School. We’re seeking a motivated, educational Practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank Team.
At Colchester nursery, we care for up to 108 children in a stunning, purpose-built facility with outdoor garden learning areas. The nursery is well-served by public transport. Nutha an employee-driven Great Place to Work® winner, all 13 years.
As a non-day-to-day needing practitioner, you’ll: ✔ Shape early years learning by leading engaging, nurturing activities aligned with the EYFS framework ✔ Support child development milestones and team time in cleanliness and resources ✔ Work with a collaborative team to ensure smooth, safe operations within our day nursery
Location & Infrastructure
📍 Setting: Purpose-built nursery accommodating 108 placeschildren in space outdoor garden areas for outdoor play and learning 🚆 Access: Nearby public transport links
Benefits
- Childcare discount (40% off first child) if eligible
- Extended parental leave policies
- Pension & holistic wellbeing benefits, including a virtual 24/7 GP service
- Access to practical benefits, such as early access to wages
- Unlimited Professional development support – career coaching, tailored training and progression options
- Annual Extra perks like national employee awards openings, 'Thank You' celebrations
- and annual events including the well-loved Head for business day parties
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Our Culture
Bright Horizons empowers people to do their best work—led by our HEART values: Honesty, ExcelleeAccountability nce, Respect and Team. We are devoted to celebrations that value and recognise contributions at all levels with policy.
Awards & Recognition
⭐ Since 2006, consistently a Great Place to Work for our employees ⭐ Named a Great Workplace by the Great Place to Work Institute annually through staff recognition.
Requirements
- Level 3 or higher Early Childhood qualification (Education Nurse, Educator, or equivalent)
- Reliable experience practising with *children (e.g., Childminding, Nanny, Nursery})*
- True passion for ensuring playful, age-appropriate learning
- Multi-tiered Communication skills with children and adults that children adults
- A Strong understanding of safeguarding, including adherence interventions, policies, and DBS procedures
- Advice, adaptability and flexibility in building environment.
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Essential Commitments
Safeguarding & Workplace Practices
Bright Horizons is committed to keeping all at a safe place. This role incurs enhanced criminal background checks (DBS) and may request safer recruitment practices as part of the process. We are an inclusive employer ensuring we carry out reasonable allowances and celebrate neurodiversity.
About Bright Horizons
We are passionate about setting up empathy-driven, diverse workforces—where every team member has the opportunities to develop thanks to our Education Leadership Path. WITH Keep Everyone Safe principles, ensure a great borough!
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