Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Burgh Le Marsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £28,072.60 per annum

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and more

Job summary

Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool in Sudbury is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create and reflect on engaging activities for key children, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that supports development toward EYFS milestones.

You will work with a supportive team, hold a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, and foster inclusive learning while safeguarding all children. The role offers a salary from £28,072.60 per annum and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to encourage development towards milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to explore and express themselves while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £28,072.60 per annum

Location – Sudbury

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 Great Cornard nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted. The nursery is a purpose-built nursery with spacious rooms and filled with natural light, featuring a large outdoor area. Conveniently located in Great Cornard, it offers excellent transport links from the surrounding areas.

Our Benefits

• From £28,072.60 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: 20 hours over 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.