Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £31,152 per annum

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays + Xmas

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Career development programme and coach

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5

Job summary

Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool in Epsom, Surrey, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for key children, ensuring a safe space that encourages exploration and a love of learning.

The role requires a Level 2+ Early Years qualification and a strong EYFS safeguarding knowledge, with a supportive, inclusive team environment. Join a setting that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, offering a competitive

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children to support development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £31,152 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Epsom, Surrey

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 Epsom Waltham House Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey.

Located in the heart of Epsom, our nursery is set within a beautifully converted and recently refurbished house, providing a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment for children, families, and staff. Conveniently situated just a 10-minute walk from Epsom Station and the town centre, the nursery is easily accessible for both commuters and local families.

Our Benefits

• From £31,152 per annum
• 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.