Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll create engaging activities that promote children's development in a supportive environment. With a focus on inclusivity and creativity, you'll help children thrive while enjoying benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. This is your chance to make a real difference in a rewarding role with a company recognized as a Great Place to Work for years.

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

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Early Years Education

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location– Chandlers Ford

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 Chandlers Ford Day Nursery. Our Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Nursery is Ofsted rated Good. The staff take every opportunity to go on walks in the countryside that surround the nursery. Exploring the woods and seeing the lakes and nearby horses are all regular experiences at our nursery in Chandler’s Ford.

Our Benefits

· £25,896 - £31,720 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, 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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