Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Swanscombe seeks a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. You will plan and implement engaging activities to foster children's development. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork and respect.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of milestones in child development.
• Ability to create engaging activities for children.
• Skills in developing trust with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression.
• Reflect on activities to encourage lifelong learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Salary Level 3: £28,382 - £33,467 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Swanscombe

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 or part time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool, situated close to Swanscombe and Ebbsfleet train stations. This nursery offers a large on site car park, free of charge to staff, lots of training and career progression opportunities and a real friendly feel nursery to work in.

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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.