Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their nursery in Shoreham-by-Sea. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones, fostering an inclusive and safe environment. The company prides itself on its supportive culture, driven by values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in early childhood education. If you're ready to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect role 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 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child safeguarding essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Childcare

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and child protection

Creating inclusive learning environments

Building trust with parents and colleagues

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Early Years Practitioner, Shoreham-by-Sea

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3c0e6e01627f

Job Views:

30

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

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 Old Shoreham nursery.

• 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!