Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons' Hinxton Nursery. You'll play a key role in shaping children's early experiences, promoting a love for learning in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive salary, benefits including childcare discounts, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development program access

Reduced gym membership for £5/month

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is mandatory.
• Passionate about creating engaging learning environments.
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Build partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Communication

Child Protection

Inclusivity

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinxton Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £29,869 per annum

Location – Cambridge

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 Hinxton Nursery which provides a free shuttle bus at various times throughout the day to and from Saffron Walden and Cambridge. Additionally, the role offers a reduced gym membership at just £5 per month.

• From £29,869 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 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!