Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Level 3 qualified Practitioner in a vibrant nursery setting. This part-time role focuses on creating engaging activities that promote children's development while ensuring their safety and well-being. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee appreciation, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Enjoy a range of benefits including discounted childcare, generous holiday allowances, and access to professional development programs. If you are passionate about making learning fun and have a desire to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Access to Smart Health services

Development programme access

Flexible working options

Employee Appreciation events

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Creative Planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £25,200 FTE

Contract: 20 hours | Lunch Cover | Part Time | Permanent

Location: Colchester

We are looking for a part time (lunch cover), Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Colchester Nursery.

Bright Horizons Colchester caters for up to 108 children, in a beautiful purpose-built setting which features spacious rooms and garden areas, perfect for plenty of outdoor teaching and learning! It has great public transport links, as well as some onsite parking.

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 first child (T&Cs apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• 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
• 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 gala’s
• 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

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work 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 both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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