Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Hertford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as an Early Years Practitioner and make a difference in children's lives. You will create engaging activities, support their development, and foster a love for learning. Enjoy benefits like a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development programme. Be part of a supportive environment with a strong focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above is required.
• Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun environments

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £25,896.00/£26,915.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location- Hertford, SG13

Hours- Full Time Monday-Friday

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.”

Bright Horizons Hertford opened in January 2020 located on the Foxholes Business Park with great transport links including local bus routes and is close to the Hertford East train station with on-site parking is also available. The nursery benefits from seven individual rooms, each tailored to each age group with fantastic resources. All of the rooms have been designed to be flexible and with good access to the garden area which the children enjoy regularly.The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good'.

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

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 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!