Bank Nursery Assistant
Bright Horizons
£12.70 per hour
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons provide childcare services. They operate nurseries and preschools.
Job description from Bright Horizons
Salary - £12.70PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location - Aberdeen
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 Treehouse nursery.
Our Benefits
- £12.70 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 work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds - supporting colleagues with each child's development towards their key milestones.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential - Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, 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
- 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.
Job insights from Breakroom
Nursery nurses and assistants
Nursery nurses and assistants help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn preschool skills
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support in the nursery or preschool
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and care for children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Bright Horizons pay nursery nurses enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
40% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Bright Horizons pay nursery nurses market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
82% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Bright Horizons pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
96% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Bright Horizons pay nursery nurses sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do nursery nurses get of their shift pattern at Bright Horizons?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for nursery nurses at Bright Horizons to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for nursery nurses to book a holiday at Bright Horizons?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
42% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Bright Horizons managers change nursery nurses shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
38% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for nursery nurses to take sick leave at Bright Horizons?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
66% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is nursery nurses at Bright Horizons job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
79% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as nursery nurses at Bright Horizons good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
35% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
84% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for nursery nurses to work at Bright Horizons?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
79% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do nursery nurses at Bright Horizons recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do nursery nurses get enough training when they start at Bright Horizons?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are nursery nurses given support to progress at Bright Horizons?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 49% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do nursery nurses think Bright Horizons head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
72% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do nursery nurses feel well informed about how Bright Horizons is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Bright Horizons employees say about their job
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Best thing
The team in my nursery
Worst thing
Head office not caring about staff, just about getting children through the door
Deputy manager at Bright Horizons, July 2024
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Best thing
Rewarding seeing progress in the childrens learning
Worst thing
Being able to leave in time, online training takes time to do at home
Nursery nurse at Bright Horizons, August 2023
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