Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner who is passionate about fostering a love of learning in children. In this role, you will create and implement engaging activities tailored to each child's needs, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. With stunning gardens and a supportive team, this position offers flexible shifts and numerous professional development opportunities. Join a company that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for years and make a meaningful impact on the next generation!

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension Plan

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Professional Development Program

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Basingstoke Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £25,896 - £26,728 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3: £26,915 - £31,720 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

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 Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool, situated within a walking distance to the Town Centre, with a super easy bus route.

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

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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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