Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their outstanding nursery in Didsbury, Manchester. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities that encourage children's development in a safe and supportive environment. The organization values inclusivity and offers various benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to purchase additional leave

Access to virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Must have Full and relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years.
• Experience in creating engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and engage.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Salary – £27,996.80 - £32,988.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience),

Location – Didsbury, Manchester

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 Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links.

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

*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!