Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in childcare seeks an Early Years Practitioner for their Basildon nursery, focusing on nurturing young children's development in a supportive environment. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification and possess a passion for creating engaging learning experiences. With competitive benefits including childcare discounts and a focus on professional growth, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Passionate about child development and learning.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding Early Years Framework

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Developing trust with parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £26,915.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Basildon, Essex.

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.

Our 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

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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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