Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join a vibrant nursery in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers the opportunity to create engaging activities that foster children's development and well-being. You'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and inclusivity, with access to a variety of benefits including a welcome bonus, discounted childcare, and professional development opportunities. If you are dedicated to making learning fun and impactful, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £1000

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience in a nursery setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Experience working with children

Communication techniques

Child welfare and safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £25,200 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP1

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Hemel Hempstead.

The beautiful 92-place setting is based in converted barns, with spacious and well-resourced rooms, as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment, and animals! The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and benefits from plenty of onsite parking.

For this position, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £1000 (T&C’s apply)

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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