Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Burgess Hill seeks an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join its friendly team. This role involves creating engaging activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and contributing to children’s development. The nursery offers a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits, aiming to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Flexible shift options over various days

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe, expressive environment for children's development.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Grove Lodge, Burgess Hill, Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Burgess Hill

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 Level 3 to join our Bright Horizons Grove Lodge, Burgess Hill, Day Nursery and Preschool.

The nursery is located only a 5-minute walk to/from Burgess Hill train station. Conveniently, there’s a bus stop right outside the nursery for the 271, 272 and 167 buses. The busy nursery has an extremely friendly and welcoming team and is Ofsted rated GOOD.

Our Benefits

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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