Baby Room Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Priestwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Priestwood is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create and implement engaging learning activities for children. Candidates must have a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Benefits include significant childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development programs.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment to encourage children's development.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Inclusive learning environments

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding and child protection

Building partnerships

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

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.

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional 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