Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Buckhurst Hill is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner. The role involves planning activities for children's development and ensuring their welfare. With a starting salary of £13.13 per hour and benefits like 50% discounted childcare, this position offers a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access to Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting is ideal.
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Maintain positive partnerships with parents and carers.
• Ensure child welfare and safety in the nursery.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships

Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Education

Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting £13.13 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Nursery, situated Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

The nursery is on Palmerston Road with local access to shops and restaurants, along with being close to bus stops for the 549 and 304 buses. Offering alongside this is an onsite buggy park.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
  

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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