Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their Southborough Woodlands Preschool in Tunbridge Wells. This full-time role involves engaging children aged 2 to 5 in a nurturing environment, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage, and fostering their development through creative and inclusive learning activities. The position offers competitive benefits, including childcare discounts and a professional development program.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Financial and well-being benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Passion for creating engaging activities for children.
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children's self-expression.
• Foster a love of learning through engaging methods.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, situated in Southborough close to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells town centers, with good transport links. The Preschool offers a 66 place setting that caters for children aged 2 to 5 years. The Preschool is situated of the edge of Southborough Woods next to St Peters Church with ample of parking. The Preschool is an old school house with a three large rooms and a beautiful spacious garden.

• 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!