Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will foster a love of learning in a supportive environment, ensuring children reach key milestones through tailored activities. With a strong focus on inclusion and safety, you will work closely with colleagues and families to create enriching experiences. This role offers flexible shifts, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant nursery setting where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

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 tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and learn.

Skills

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding Knowledge

Creating Inclusive Environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Romsey 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– Romsey

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 Romsey Day Nursery. Our Bright Horizons Romsey is Ofsted rated Good, and is located in the North of the town, close to Abbotswood and Crampmoor, they also have a large car park for the staff to use.

The nursery enjoys beautiful garden spaces and Babies, who occupy the top floor, have their own rooftop garden for soft, safe outdoor exploration. Older children enjoy a spacious ground floor garden.

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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