Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll create engaging activities that foster a love of learning in children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that values honesty, accountability, and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Creating inclusive environments

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 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 Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey.

Set in a quiet, residential area, our Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Epsom provides the very best care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, and we can't wait to welcome you.

Our Benefits

• £28,274 - £35,214 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

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 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 colleagues and parents/carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company 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.