Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery team. This role involves planning and implementing creative activities that cater to children's individual needs, fostering their development towards key milestones. The organization promotes a supportive culture rooted in HEART principles, encouraging employees to be themselves and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. With a strong commitment to professional development and a welcoming environment, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in early childhood education.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment fostering a love of learning.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to build trust

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £28,745 - £29,660 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £29,868 - £35,214 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Bexleyheath, London

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, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Bexleyheath.

Our Benefits

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!