Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Winchester Hampshire SO23 0ET Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 5, 2026 Last posted June 5, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery

Salary£13.53ph

LocationWinchester

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 Winchester nursery.

Our Benefits

  • Childcare discount of 40% for first child*

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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 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

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.

About this role

Summary

Support child development and activities in a nursery, assist with daily tasks, flexible bank work.

Job title

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Experience level

full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Winchester, full-time or flexible work allowed

Salary

£13.53ph

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Level 3 early years qualificationchild protectioncommunicationchildcare experience

Preferred skills

making learning funadaptability

Specializations

early yearschild developmentchildcaresafeguarding
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