Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Banstead; On-site; GBP 26,974 - 32,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave option

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Career development programmes

Job summary

Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner in Banstead, Surrey. The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities for children, promoting their development in line with EYFS.

The post offers competitive salary from £29,972 per year, with benefits and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 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

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children, encouraging development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £29,972 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Banstead, Surrey

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 Banstead Nursery, situated in Banstead, Surrey.

This nursery offers a fantastic, purpose-built nursery with specialist rooms designed for each developmental stage. Situated just off the A217, and within walking distance of Banstead village, the nursery has ample parking

Our Benefits

• From £29,972 per annum
• 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

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 2 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.