Bank Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – Elsie Inglis

Salary – £14.21 PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Edinburgh

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 Elsie Inglis nursery.

Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis Early Learning and Childcare is a vibrant nursery located in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh, offering care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery features enriching baby and toddler rooms, a sensory space, and well-equipped gardens that support outdoor learning and exploration. The team is known for its warm, experienced staff and a strong focus on early development through creative programmes that include literacy, numeracy, art, and cooking. Conveniently situated near Waverley train station and served by several local bus routes, the nursery is easily accessible for commuters across Edinburgh.

Our Benefits

£14.21 PH

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 Scottish Curriculum frameworks 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

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 PVG 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.

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!