Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Banstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Banstead is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to provide lunch cover. The role involves engaging children through tailored activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a love for learning within a supportive environment. The nursery values development and offers various employee benefits, showcasing its commitment to staff well-being.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Qualification must be Level 2 or above in Early Years.
• Ability to develop trusting partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to children.
• Create a safe environment encouraging freedom of expression and learning.
• Engage in and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 pro rata (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 Banstead Nursery, situated in Banstead, Surrey. This is a lunch cover position working Monday-Friday, 10:30-14:30.

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 should you wish to drive.

• 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

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!