Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a full-time Early Years Practitioner to join its Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery. Applicants should possess a Level 2 Early Years qualification, be passionate about early childhood development, and support children in a nurturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Safeguarding

Child protection

Creating fun environments

Building trust

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £27,310.40 - £28,392 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 a full time Early Years Practitioner to join our lLittle Stars Nursery. The beautiful 63 place nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!

• 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

*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 2 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!

INDCLH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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