Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Forty Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks an Early Years Practitioner at their Northgate House Nursery. This role involves planning engaging activities for children, fostering a supportive learning environment, and working collaboratively with families. With competitive pay, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities, join a company recognized for its excellent workplace culture.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child protection is essential.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children’s development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage 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 and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Northgate House Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £26,936 - £27,996.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Mon-Fri | 40 Hours per Week | Permanent

Location – Beaconsfield, HP9

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 Northgate House nursery.

The nursery is located in the centre of the beautiful market town of Beaconsfield, just a short 15 minute walk from Beaconsfield rail station and local shops. The nursery boasts spacious, bright rooms with outdoor spaces that are partially covered and accessible for all rooms.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 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 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 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.