Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to make learning fun and engaging for children in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on child welfare, you will play a vital role in fostering the growth and development of young minds. The nursery provides a range of benefits, including discounted childcare, flexible working options, and access to health and wellness programs. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years Education

Child Welfare and Protection

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Relevant Experience with Children

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent / 40 hours / Mon-Fri

Salary: From £27,232 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full-time, level 2 or above qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery and Pre School.

Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery is set up in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with very good links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car and bike. The Nursery offers an incredible opportunity to become a part of a professionally strong and culturally diverse team with a great passion for Early Years and Education. There is a staff room available with kitchen facilities for the team to relax, as well as a separate relaxing lounge to eat lunch and have a chat. Toiletries and goodies are stocked up for our staff too. There is free parking available.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child* (T&Cs apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

* Childcare discount for staff is based on availability within the nursery

We look forward to receiving your application!

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