Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Forest Park Day Nursery in Bracknell. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for children's development and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment while nurturing a love for learning.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create engaging activities for key children.
• Foster a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Passion for creating inclusive learning environments

Strong knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Forest Park Day Nursery

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

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location– Bracknell Forest

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.”

Were looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Forest Park Day Nursery based in Bracknell.

Our Benefits

· £25,896 - £31,720 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, 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!

INDSH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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