Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006! As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in fostering children's development through engaging activities tailored to their individual needs. With a strong focus on creating inclusive learning environments, you will help children reach key milestones while ensuring their safety and well-being. This outstanding nursery offers excellent facilities, a supportive team, and a commitment to professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above)

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Ability to create inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £26,936 - £27,996.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Rugby, CV21

We are looking for a full time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Rugby situated in Hillmorton.

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Outstanding', has excellent facilities including a large outdoor garden area and a friendly team of staff. The nursery offers French as an extra curricular activity and has an amazing community partnership link with the local elderly care home. The nursery is easily accessible by public transport with lots of bus routes just a five minute walk away.

• 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

*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 2 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!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

About the company

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