Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Eltham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Eltham seeks an Early Years Practitioner to engage and nurture children’s development, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Candidates should possess a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and a passion for creating inclusive learning experiences. Join us to make a significant difference in children's lives while enjoying various benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to a professional development programme

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 2 or above in Early Years.
• Passion for inclusive learning.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Foster partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for creating fun learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Eltham, London

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 Elizabeth Terrace Nursery, situated in Eltham, London.

Our lovely nursery is based in the heart of Eltham high street and proudly holds an Ofsted rating 'Good'. We are a small community-based nursery who have built an amazing togetherness with our parent partnerships and homely environment. We have great transport links with a varietyof bus routes on the high street and a 10-minute walk to Eltham station.

Our Benefits

• £28,274 - £35,214 pro rata
• 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 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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