Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones. You will foster a safe and inclusive environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Professional Development Program

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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.

• 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!

INDLEH

We look forward to receiving your application!