Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Basildon is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their nursery. This role focuses on planning engaging activities and creating a safe environment to nurture children's development. A full Level 3 qualification in Early Years is required, along with a passion for fostering inclusive learning. Benefits include competitive salary, childcare discounts, and a professional development program.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

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

Overview

Nursery – Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool

Location – Basildon, Essex.

Salary – Starting £26,915.20 per annum (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 Basildon nursery. This position will be based within our Baby Room.

With onsite car park, our nursery in Basildon is located within the David Lloyd Club behind Festival Leisure Park, and close to Basildon Station.

Benefits include access to a range of employee benefits and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

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 (Qualifications)

• 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.

Benefits

• Starting £26,915.20 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days.

*Subject to T&Cs

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