Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Acton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

24/7 virtual GP + early wage access

Career coach and professional dev.

Job summary

Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool in Southgate, London, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for children, aligning with the EYFS and safeguarding policies.

The role emphasizes building strong partnerships with families and colleagues to support development. The position offers a competitive starting salary (£31,158.40 per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including childcare

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to foster development towards key milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues and parents to promote child welfare and learning outcomes.

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Southgate, LondonAre 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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Southgate nursery situated in Southgate, London and is located a 3-minute walk from Southgate tube.The 99 place setting occupies a fabulous fully refurbished traditional building where great emphasis is placed upon big windows, to maximise the feeling of light and space within the building, the aim to bring the outdoors in! They also offer extracurricular Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes, and unusually for a London nursery, it has a large garden at the rear where children can play sports and enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualificationPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersBright 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!INDCLHBright 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!