Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery as a Level 3 Practitioner, where your passion for child development will shine. This role offers the chance to create engaging activities tailored to children's milestones while fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Enjoy a supportive environment that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a recognized great workplace. With opportunities for career development and flexible working, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Career development programmes

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential for this role.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and safety in the nursery.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Creativity in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons **** Day Nursery and Preschool

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons (Nursery), situated (location / commuting links).

This nursery offers:

What we can offer you:

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
3. Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
5. 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
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
9. 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:

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

What we’re looking for:

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

We look forward to receiving your application!