Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Loughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery as a full-time Early Years Practitioner. You'll be responsible for creating engaging learning experiences for children, building strong relationships with parents, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary with annual reviews

Discounted childcare (50% for first child)

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Development programme access for career growth

Access to Smart Health services

Employee Appreciation events throughout the year

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred.
• Passionate about making learning enjoyable for children.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Develop partnerships with parents and carers.
• Promote and ensure children's welfare and safety.

Skills

Communication

Child Welfare

Safeguarding

Relationship Building

Engagement

Education

Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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