Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK seeks a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner for their Swanscombe Day Nursery. The role involves planning engaging activities to promote children's development in a safe and inclusive environment. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in creating engaging activities for children.
• Ability to foster a safe and expressive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children's expression.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Salary Level 3: £28,382 - £33,467 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Swanscombe

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 or part time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet train stations. This nursery offers a large on site car park, free of charge to staff, lots of training and career progression opportunities and a real friendly feel nursery to work in.

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.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

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!

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