Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery in Chelmsford. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment where you can thrive. You will have the opportunity to create engaging activities that foster children's development while building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. With a commitment to employee well-being and development, this organization provides numerous benefits, including discounted childcare and flexible working options. If you are dedicated to making learning fun and impactful, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Child Welfare and Protection

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Activity Planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £25,200 - £30,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full-time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool.

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 the first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and 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 galas
• Flexible working options available

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 been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and have achieved Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women awards.

Did you know? The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, established in 2005, supports the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Planning, creating, implementing, and reflecting on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Developing and maintaining strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promoting and ensuring child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding
• Working 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 colleagues and parents
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!