Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Hyde Park Nursery. This role involves designing engaging activities to foster children's development, creating a safe environment for learning, and collaborating with parents. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a professional development programme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Reflect on activities to encourage children's milestones.

Skills

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 colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Hyde Park Day Nursery & Preschool, St. James Church, 6 Gloucester Terrace, Hyde Park, London, W2 3UD

Salary – Starting from £29,868.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

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 Hyde Park Nursery which is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Lancaster Gate tube station and less than a 15-minute walk from Paddington Station.

• Starting from £29,868 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

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!