Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a full-time Level 3 qualified Practitioner. You'll be responsible for creating engaging activities that support children's development in a safe environment, fostering a love of learning. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, providing benefits including childcare discounts and a strong professional development program.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Help foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £28,745 - £29,660 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £29,868 - £35,214 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Bexleyheath, London

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 are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Bexleyheath.

• 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!