Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave purchase

Pension

Wellbeing benefits with virtual GP & ff

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering development toward key milestones in a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will deliver fun, age-appropriate experiences aligned with EYFS, safeguarding standards, and strong family partnerships, contributing to a supportive HEART culture.

Qualifications

• 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/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that enables expression and fosters a love of learning.
• Support development towards key milestones through structured play and observation.

Skills

Creativity

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Nursery – Bright horizons Farnborough Day Nursery. We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Farnborough nursery. 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.”

Salary

Salary – £28,072pa - £33,020pa (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Location: Farnborough

Benefits

• 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* (Subject to T&Cs)
• 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

Role Overview

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.

Requirements

• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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. 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.

Company Culture

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company. Whether it is a “thank you” placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual ‘Awards of Excellence’ events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another.

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Contact & Application

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today! InDSH Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application! At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world‑class care and education, delivered by a world‑class workforce.