Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Leatherhead seeks a full-time Early Years Practitioner to foster children’s developmental milestones through engaging activities. Applicants should hold a Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, demonstrating a passion for creating inclusive learning environments and knowledge of safeguarding practices. Join a supportive team in a Great Place to Work, offering numerous employee benefits and a fulfilling career in early childhood care.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience implementing engaging activities for children.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £28,392 - £33,467 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

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 are looking for a full time, qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Nursery, situated in Leatherhead. This nursery offers age and stage spacious rooms, two outside areas for the children to learn and develop, onsite parking, in-house training, friendly staff, easy access to High street and train station and bus links

• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!