Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Salfords; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development programme

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5/2

Job summary

Bright Horizons Royal Earlswood in Redhill is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to plan, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s development and milestones. You will create a safe, inclusive environment that supports curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, working closely with colleagues and families to build strong partnerships.

The nursery features a newly refurbished interior and a large outdoor space including forest school; join a team

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

• 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 Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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. Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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 Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Royal Earlswood, situated close to Redhill town centre. This nursery offers a newly refurbished interior and large garden including forest school.

Our Benefits

• 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