Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Barford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bankolidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits: 24/7

Career development programme and a 'go

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery in Barford, Warwickshire, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, supporting development and a love of learning.

In this permanent, 40-hour-per-week role, you will foster a safe, inclusive environment, collaborate with colleagues and parents, and deliver high-quality early years education aligned with EYFS principles.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the 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

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child
• Encourage development towards milestones in a safe environment that supports expression and learning

Skills

Passion for early years learning

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Ability to build trust with colleagues

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery

Salary – £28,080 - £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Barford, Warwickshire

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 Barford Day Nursery. The nursery itself is in an old Victorian school building which has been lovingly refurbished. It is light and spacious, providing a warm, welcoming environment for babies and children. The children have access to the fully enclosed nursery gardens and playground where they are able to safely extend their play and learning.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

Our Benefits

• 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
• 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 2 or 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

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.