Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays/bank

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, guiding development toward milestones in a safe learning environment.

You will hold a Level 2+ Early Years qualification, have EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness, and you will build trusted partnerships with colleagues and parents, with benefits including a generous leave policy and pension.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Foster a safe environment that encourages expression and exploration.
• Support development toward key milestones.
• Build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

Inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Partnerships

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

• 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
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.


• From £31,158 per annum
• 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