Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Fleet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Safeguarding and wellbeing support

Job summary

Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Practitioner Level 3. You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering development in a safe, caring setting. The role requires EYFS knowledge, safeguarding understanding, and strong partnership with families.

Join a nurturing team with a focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth through development programmes and support for career progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop.
• Support the wellbeing and learning journey of every child.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,072.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Fleet

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 Level 3 to join our Bright Horizons Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool. What we love about this setting: a nurturing environment where children flourish, large well‑equipped garden, convenient location near train station, dedicated cookery room, calming wellbeing room.

Our 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*
• 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

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.

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