Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Loughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery in Loughton. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working options. You will be responsible for creating engaging activities that support children's development and building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Join a team driven by core values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and contribute to a nurturing environment that prioritizes child welfare and development. This opportunity is perfect for those who are dedicated to making learning fun and impactful.

Benefits

50% Discounted Childcare

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Smart Health Access

Financial Support Programs

Development Program Access

Flexible Working Options

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, health, and safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Creativity

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £26,712 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Loughton, Essex

We are looking for a full time Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton, situated Loughton, Essex. We're conveniently located under a mile from Debden town centre and Debden underground station, and just over a mile from Loughton town centre. Our Nursery in Loughton is set on the grounds of Debden Park High School and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!