Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for our Reigate nursery, located on the A217, near local shops and a short walk from Reigate Town Centre. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development and milestones, while nurturing a safe space for expression and a love of learning.

The role requires a full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build trust

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Understanding of EYFS implementation in practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters lifelong learning.
• Develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding understanding

Education

Full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 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

Culture

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 Reigate nursery. Located on the A217, close to local shops and a short walk away from Reigate Town Centre. We have a stable and experienced staff team who provide a welcoming atmosphere and environment for new staff, children, and their families. We focus on identifying staff strengths and enabling individuals to explore their areas of strength within their work. Employee Appreciation and Wellbeing feature heavily within our approach, always remembering that a happy team results in a happy child, parent, and nursery. We have purpose-built facilities including individual gardens for each age group and a large car park.

Benefits

• 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

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. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.