Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Kineton Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave including paid Ch

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Birmingham is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, helping them reach key milestones and develop a lifelong love of learning. You will work within the EYFS framework, ensure a safe environment, build trusting partnerships with colleagues and parents, and uphold safeguarding standards.

This role offers a supportive culture under HEART principles and access to professional development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment that supports expression and development.
• Support children toward key milestones and foster a love of learning.
• Work with colleagues and families to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Education

Level 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 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.

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." Located near Olton train station and well-connected to road networks and bus routes, our nursery offers a convenient choice for staff commuting into Birmingham Central.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave including 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