Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Reigate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a full-time Level 3 qualified Practitioner for its nursery in Reigate. The role focuses on planning engaging activities that foster children's growth in a supportive environment. This opportunity offers robust professional development and various benefits, including a childcare discount and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programs access

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Passion for fun, inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child protection.
• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Reflect on activities to encourage children's milestones.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale RoadDay Nursery and Preschool

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: Reigate, Surrey

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 are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Nursery, situated close to the train station and bus routes from Redhill, Horley and surrounding areas.

Our 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
• 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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