Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as an Early Years Practitioner in Bracknell, where you will create engaging activities and a safe environment for children. Enjoy a supportive culture driven by HEART values and numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for the first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bracknell Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependent 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 Bracknell Day Nursery. Our Bright Horizons Bracknell Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated GOOD, and is set in a lovely converted house. The nursery environment has been carefully designed to support children’s development and education, inspiring them with features like forest and vegetable growing areas, mud play, and a children’s kitchen.

Benefits include:

• Childcare discount of 50% for the first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to purchase additional leave*
• 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 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 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 colleagues and parents/carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

For assistance, contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Bright Horizons, we are committed to keeping everyone safe and providing world-class care and education through our dedicated workforce. Our culture is built on our HEART values, which are central to our ethos and support professionalism, growth, and diversity. We prioritize ongoing learning and development, with initiatives like our 'World-Class Welcome' induction and extensive training programs. We celebrate our employees' achievements through various recognition events and appreciation initiatives, fostering a supportive and motivating environment.

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