Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as an Early Years Practitioner in Timperley. You'll create engaging activities, promote children's development, and foster a safe learning environment. Enjoy a supportive culture and numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for the first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities.
• Foster a safe environment that promotes self-expression and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Salary– £27,996.80 - £32,988.80 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Join Our Team

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 seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our Timperley nursery, which is OFSTED rated Good, conveniently located with excellent public transport links, and features a spacious garden.

• Childcare discount of 50% for the first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Option to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Access to professional development programmes at every career stage, including a careers coach
• Shift options: Full time

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to your key children, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will foster a safe environment that promotes self-expression, engagement, and 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)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Reasonable adjustments will be considered. Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail], and we will be happy to assist.

About Us

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe in unlocking our people’s potential and creating an environment where they can thrive and achieve the impossible.

Bright Horizons has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years. We are passionate about our people’s development; our learning and leading with HEART framework supports your leadership journey, from induction to ongoing training.

Celebrating achievements is central to our culture. We value gratitude and appreciation, demonstrated through initiatives like “employee appreciation month” and our annual 'Awards of Excellence'.

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