Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery. This role offers the opportunity to foster a love of learning in children through engaging activities tailored to their development. With a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, you will work in a nurturing environment that values trust and teamwork. Enjoy a range of benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, while making a meaningful impact on the next generation. If you're passionate about early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Access to Careers Coach

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Creating Fun Learning Environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Shoreham by Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £25,896 - £26,728 p/a (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Shoreham by Sea

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 a Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery & Preschool, situated in Buckingham Road, only a 10-minute walk from the station and on the same road as the local primary school.

In addition, there’s an extra-large garden with a woodland area that is currently having a refurb, plus the 3-year old group get to visit the local care home once a week to enjoy activities together.

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

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!

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