Bright Flex Practitioner

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Day and Preschool Nursery - Elsie Inglis
Hourly Rate: From £12.66 - £14.00 - (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: Flexible Hours-Days /Full Time / Part Time/ Lunch Cover

FULL AND RELEVANT LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE EARLY YEARS QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL)

Working as a Bank Staff Member within our Elsie Inglis nursery, you can blend the convenience of Bank / Locum / Agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the flexibility to work when you want!
If you’re looking for a flexible working role, where you can have fun, be creative, and help to develop little minds – a Bank role with Bright Horizons would be a perfect fit for you.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (Essential)
• Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an PVG Check. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.
  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

• Support Nursery colleagues with their delivery of the Scottish curriculum frameworks, by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones
• Supervise the children throughout the day, ensuring their safety
• Work as part of a larger team, to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e. hygiene standards and room preparation
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day-to-day basis