Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Livingston; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Livingston nursery. This role offers the opportunity to inspire the next generation by planning and implementing engaging activities that promote children's development. With a strong emphasis on creating fun and inclusive learning environments, you will be part of a supportive team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Enjoy generous benefits including a competitive salary, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and learn.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Livingston

Salary – From £27,996 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Livingston

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Livingston nursery.

Our Benefits

• £27,996 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 Scottish Curriculum frameworks
• 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 PVG Check.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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