Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Training and Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 qualified Practitioner for Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for early years development in a nurturing environment. With a focus on inclusivity and child protection, the practitioner will play a vital role in fostering a love of learning among children.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for child development and learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Foster partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £ 26,936 - £27,788 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £27,996 - £32,988 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

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 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool. This nursery offers a newly renovated building and garden as well as separate baby garden and sleep room, a revamped toddler room with community play resources and a long serving staffing team.

• 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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