Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Highbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary information

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits + 24/7 virtual GP

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Highbury Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, helping them develop towards key milestones in a safe environment near Arsenal tube station.

The role requires a Full Level 3+ Early Years qualification, a passion for inclusive learning, a solid EYFS understanding, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build trusting partnerships with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment that supports expression and a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

Building partnerships

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Highbury day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £31,158.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Highbury, London, N5 1FP

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 a part time Early Years Practitioner to join our Highbury Day Nursery and Preschool. We're just a short walk from Arsenal tube station, and we provide a convenient car park.

Our Benefits

• £29,868.80 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*

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

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.

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