Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level 3 qualified Practitioner for their outstanding nursery in Didsbury. The role involves planning engaging activities tailored to children's development, fostering strong partnerships with parents, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to employee well-being and career development, this organization offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and various benefits, including discounted childcare. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork in a supportive and vibrant setting.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support options

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery : Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary : From £26,334.00 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location : Didsbury, M20 2DY

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Didsbury Nursery.
The nursery is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and offers excellent outdoor space as well as recent refurbishment. We are situated just a short walk from the West Didsbury Metrolink station and on a main bus route so are easily accessible on public transport. There is also on-street free parking available and lots of lovely shops, coffee shops and eatery’s just a short walk away.

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

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!