Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Didcot seeks an Early Years Practitioner to plan and implement activities tailored to children's development. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development programme. Apply today 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

Qualifications

• Passion for creating engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Strong communication with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe and expressive environment for children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £27,310.40 - £28,392 per annum (full time equivalent, dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Didcot, Oxfordshire

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 Didcot nursery. The nursery is a purpose built 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated "Good" has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis! We are less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.

Benefits

• 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 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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.