Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their nurturing team in Solihull. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create and implement engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones, fostering a love for learning in a safe and inclusive environment. With a culture that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, this organization provides a supportive atmosphere where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young children. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to contribute to a great workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Partnership Development with Parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Salary – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 Solihull Nursery in either our Preschool Room or as an Under Two's Floater.

• 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!