Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Harwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave + Christmas close

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP +

Early access to wages

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children, fostering their development towards milestones. You will create a safe environment for children to express themselves and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

The role requires a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification, a passion for inclusive learning, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to build trust with

Qualifications

• Requires an Early Years qualification at Level 2 or higher.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning through stimulating practice.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with parents

Education

Level 2 or 3 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 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.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave inclusive or bank holidays and 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