Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Brentwood is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their outstanding nursery. The role involves planning engaging activities, ensuring a safe environment for children, and fostering their development. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for inclusive learning. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £28,392, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool
Location: Brentwood, Essex

Salary – Starting £28,392.00 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 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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