Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Wakefield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create engaging activities and foster a love of learning in children. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for inclusive education. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment allowing children to express themselves.
• Encourage a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tingley

Salary – £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Tingey, Wakefield

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Tingley nursery.

Our 78 place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and has a large garden that allows for activities such as planting, growing and digging as well as a climbing frame!

Our Benefits

• £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 per annum (full time equivalent)

• 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

*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!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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