Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

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Hither Green London SE13 6ED Until 9/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hither Green, London

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 Beacon Road Nursery, situated in Hither Green, London.

Our Bright Horizons Beacon Road is Ofsted rated Outstanding and is located a short walk from Hither Green train station

Our Benefits

  • From £14.41 per hour
  • 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 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. 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!

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 delivery of EYFS, assist with activities, ensure child safety, and help with daily tasks.

Job title

Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Hither Green, London; remote work not mentioned

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

early years qualificationchildwork experiencecommunication skillschild protection

Preferred skills

engagement into learningteamworkflexibility

Specializations

early yearschild developmentEYFSsafeguarding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site