Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating engaging activities that foster a love of learning in children. With a focus on inclusivity and safety, you will help shape young minds in a supportive environment. This outstanding nursery offers a range of benefits, including childcare discounts, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Access to Careers Coach

Paid Christmas Closure

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 – Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £28,392.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Brentwood, Essex.

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 Phoenix nursery.

Our Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated “Outstanding!”
Our stunning nursery is situated in a quiet location surrounded by lots of trees, open space and wildlife along with being conveniently located close to Brentwood Train stations.

Our Benefits

• Starting £28,392.00 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
  

*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!

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