Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Solihull is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, implement and reflect on engaging activities for each child, promoting development and a lifelong love of learning.

You will foster safe, inclusive learning environments with a strong EYFS focus, safeguarding knowledge, and collaborative partnerships with colleagues and parents. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development.
• Create a safe environment that encourages expression and a love of learning.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Solihull

Salary – Starting from £28,072 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Solihull B72 9DX

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."

Located near Olton train station and well-connected to road networks and bus routes, our nursery offers a convenient choice for staff commuting into Birmingham Central.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave including 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
• 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.