Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in early childhood education seeks an Early Years Practitioner for Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery. The role involves planning engaging learning activities and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for children's growth. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.

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

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's needs.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning among children.

Skills

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 colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £28,392.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

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 Buckhurst Hill Day nursery.

The nursery is on Palmerston Road with local access to shops and restaurants, along with being close to bus stops for the 549 and 304 buses. Offering alongside this is an onsite buggy park.

Our Benefits

• Starting at £28,392.00 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
  

*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!

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