Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join a nurturing nursery environment in Sheffield. This role offers the opportunity to create and implement engaging activities that foster children's development while building strong partnerships with parents. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive workplace culture, this nursery is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of benefits that support your career growth and well-being. If you are enthusiastic about making learning fun and engaging, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support services

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Child welfare and safeguarding

Communication techniques

Building trust and relationships

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £25,200 p/a + (dependent on qualification and experience)

We are looking for a full-time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Millhouses, situated near the Archer Drive retail park in Sheffield.

This nursery offers a GOOD Ofsted grading and a purpose-built setting.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (subject to availability)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment.

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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