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Early Years Practitioner- lunch cover

MP Training and Recruitment

Saffron Walden

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a vibrant nursery as a part-time Early Years Practitioner, where you will inspire and nurture young minds during lunch hours. This role is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education, offering opportunities to create engaging activities that promote development. With a commitment to staff well-being and professional growth, this established nursery provides a supportive environment where your contributions can truly make a difference. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of perks designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you have a passion for making learning fun and engaging, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary
Discounted childcare
Up to 33 days holiday
Smart Health access
Financial support for wages
Development programme access
Future Leaders programme
Employee Appreciation events
Flexible working options

Qualifications

  • Essential Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
  • Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
  • Ensure child welfare, protection, and a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification
Child welfare and protection
Communication techniques
Activity planning and implementation
Building parent partnerships

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner- lunch cover

Early Years Practitioner- lunch cover

Apply locations Saffron Walden Essex CB 11 4UH

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted 7 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR-103275

Nursery: Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £25,727 - £26,712 per annum (full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Saffron Walden, CB11

We are looking for a part time Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery. This role will be to work lunch hours, Monday to Friday 10am-2pm (or similar hours).

Our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School and is Ofsted rated "Good". The nursery offers on-site parking with an inviting staff room regularly stocked with goodies for the staff to enjoy.

What we can offer you:

  • Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
  • Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
  • Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
  • Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
  • Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment.

What we’re looking for:

  • Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential).
  • Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar).
  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
  • Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.

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