Early years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and inclusive team as an Early Years Practitioner at a leading nursery rated as 'Good' by OFSTED. Your role will involve planning engaging activities tailored to children's needs, fostering their development, and creating an inclusive environment where they can thrive. With competitive salary, childcare discounts, and a commitment to professional development, this position offers the chance to make a difference in children's lives while working for a recognised Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience with the EYFS framework is required.
• Must possess strong understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage development towards key milestones.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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

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 looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Timperley nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Good, has great public transport links, and has a fabulous spacious garden.

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: 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 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

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.

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

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We look forward to receiving your application!