Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner! You will create a nurturing environment while implementing engaging activities tailored to children’s development. With competitive salary and benefits, make a difference in children’s lives in a supportive organization recognized as a great place to work.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and creating engaging activities for children.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with parents/carers.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure a safe environment to foster self-expression and engagement.
• Reflect on activities to cater to children's individual milestones.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £25,896.00/£26,915.20 pro rata/per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours- Lunch Cover- 10am-3pm, 11am-2pm

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.”

Bright Horizons Sawbridgeworth Nursery is a listed building which is Ofsted rated “Good” and situated in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire and is only a 10 minute walk from the station. The nursery is in a rural area with a lovely garden area and light airy rooms. Locally, you will find unique amenities including shops and cafés and street parking nearby.

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!