Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education organization in Enfield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and implement engaging activities for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, a passion for creating inclusive environments, and a strong understanding of child safeguarding. This position offers a supportive work culture emphasizing professional growth and various perks including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension benefits

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun environments

Strong understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Ability to build partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Enfield Hilly Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £28,745.60 (Level 2)/ £29,868.80 (Level 3) per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Enfield, London

Hours- Full Time, Monday-Friday

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.”

Our Enfield Hilly Fields Day Nursery and Preschool is based within a wonderful Victorian Grade 2 listed building in the Enfield Chase district of the London Borough of Enfield.

It is very well situated next to the picturesque Hillyfields Park and is close to Enfield town centre along with the surrounding areas. It has easy access to both the A10 and the M25 as well as local railway stations. The nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

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!

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