Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7LN Until 9/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool

Hourly rate– Starting from £13.50 per hour

Location – Bury St Edmunds

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bury St Edmunds Nursery, which was rated "Good" by Ofsted, and is nestled in a peaceful residential area with convenient access to the A14 and close links to the M33 bus route. Our nursery features bright and airy rooms with seamless access to a spacious, multi-surfaced garden. We also provide on-site parking for your convenience.

Our Benefits

  • Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Pension
  • Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
  • Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

  • Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification
  • Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
  • Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
  • Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. 


Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.


We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.


Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!


We look forward to receiving your application!

About this role

Summary

Support children's development and deliver the EYFS in nursery through engaging activities.

Job title

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Must be based in or willing to work at Bury St Edmunds, flex work allowed.

Salary

Starting from £13.50 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

early years qualificationchild developmentcommunicationsafeguardingflexibility

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

early yearschildcareeducationsafeguarding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, UK

Work arrangement unknown City