Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Reigate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Bright Horizons as a part-time Early Years Practitioner in Reigate, where you'll foster a love of learning in children through engaging and inclusive activities. Enjoy a supportive workplace with strong leadership and various employee benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioner with Level 3 or above.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

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 part time (32 hours per week), Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Reigate Nursery, located on the A217, close to local shops and a short walk away from Reigate Town Centre. This nursery offers a welcoming environment with strong leaders at every level.

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.

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!