Early Years Bank Staff

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8NN Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Chineham

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 Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool.

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 work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, 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
  • 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!

We look forward to receiving your application.

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 up to age 5 through play, activities, and development milestones in nursery.

Job title

Early Years Bank Staff

Experience level

null

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Basingstoke, Hampshire; remote work not allowed

Salary

Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationflexibilityadaptability

Preferred skills

childcare experiencecommunication techniques

Specializations

early yearschild developmentnursery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Basingstoke, UK

On-site City