Early Year Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 27,009 - 33,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to a professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool seeks an Early Years Practitioner at its Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones. Candidates should have a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and a passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments.

The nursery offers a conducive learning atmosphere with benefits such as a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development programme. Apply to help foster a love of learning in children.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Passion for creating engaging, inclusive environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection is vital.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children's expression.
• Foster a love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £27,009 - £27,823pa (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3: £28,072 to £33.020 pa (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Sonning, Reading

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.”

The beautiful Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool is a redeveloped and enhanced home full of character and bright, airy rooms. It also has direct access to its own private, heated indoor swimming pool where qualified swimming instructors provide small group swimming lessons. We also have a huge garden surrounded by wildlife and plenty of onsite parking for team members.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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

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