Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bracknell is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role involves planning activities to support children's development and creating a safe, engaging environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Benefits include a competitive salary, childcare discounts, and access to professional development. If you want to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension benefits

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and engage their minds.
• Foster a love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bracknell 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

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 as well as inspiring

them in our forest and vegetable growing areas, mud or children’s kitchen.

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

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

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!