Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. You will plan and implement engaging activities aimed at fostering children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including childcare discount and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barrow

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

Location – Barrow General Hospital, Barrow

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 Barrow nursery. The nursery is OFSTED rated Good and is close to Barrow In Furness train station.

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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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!

We look forward to receiving your application!