Bank Nursery Assistant

Bright Horizons, Hillside, City of Edinburgh

Bank Nursery Assistant

£24856

Bright Horizons, Hillside, City of Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dc57b4d4787342a4924efa343d1b289a

Full Job Description

  • 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

    Previous experience working with children (Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, 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 - embracing working cultures in different nurseries
  • Have a flexible approach to working hours, supporting nurseries within a pre-agreed radius of your home address

    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 can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
  • Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
  • Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (T&Cs apply)
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
  • Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
  • Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw, access
  • Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala's
  • Why Bright Horizons? We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Care Inspectorate. We're on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.