Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery in Basingstoke. This exciting opportunity involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's development, fostering strong partnerships with parents, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team culture, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible working, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Child welfare and safeguarding

Communication techniques

Building relationships

Activity planning and implementation

Education

Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Basingstoke Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £24,271 - £30,000 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full-time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool, situated within walking distance to the Town Centre, with a super easy bus route.

The nursery has stunning expansive gardens, a dedicated children’s kitchen, 7 base rooms, large onsite parking, and flexible shifts. In addition, there’s a large staff room to relax in, training opportunities, and a robust and supportive induction programme.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005, supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.