Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Esher; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation at a newly refurbished nursery. As a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, you will be instrumental in creating fun, inclusive learning environments that foster children's development. With a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage, you'll plan engaging activities tailored to individual children's needs. This role offers a supportive culture driven by core values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork, making it a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives. Apply today and become part of a team that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006!

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Shift options available

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• 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 Level 3

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £28,392 - £33,467 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our newly refurbished Bright Horizons Hinchley wood setting, located close to Hinchley Wood Station just off the Kingston by pass. The nursery has an upcoming Forest School within our vast gardens, is working towards ECO school accreditation and has a strong focus on The Nurture Approach.

• 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 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!