Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave incl bank hols

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool in Gaydon, Warwickshire is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3). You will plan and deliver engaging activities for children from 3 months to 5 years, ensuring EYFS standards and a safe learning environment.

The role supports a happy, inclusive setting on-site with a strong focus on development, play and relationships with families. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for engaging learning

EYFS understanding

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,080 - £29,203.30 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Permanent | Mon-Fri | 40 Hours Per Week

Location – Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35

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 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons WoodLand nursery and support over the lunch time period.

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is situated in Gaydon, Warwickshire, just off the M40 on the Jaguar Land Rover site. It consists of age based rooms supporting children from 3 months to 5 years old and has cosy reading corners, imagination play areas and sensory corners for all to enjoy. The nursery also includes a bright outdoor space for the children to play in.

Our Benefits:

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension Scheme
• 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

*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 2 or 3 Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• 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.

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