Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their nurturing team in Otterbourne. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds through engaging activities tailored to each child's development. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work environment, you'll be part of a team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. If you're ready to make a difference, 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 available

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• 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

Early Years qualification

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding and child protection

Creating inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location–Otterbourne

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 Otterbourne Day Nursery, situated close to M3 and M27 and on the South 1 bus route.

This nursery offers a large spacious building, impressive garden area, free parking and friendly, passionate team!

Our Benefits

· £25,896 - £31,720 per annum

· 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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