Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner for their WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool in Gaydon. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities to support child development and creating a safe and inclusive environment. Join a nursery rated 'Good' by Ofsted, featuring age-appropriate rooms and outdoor play areas, while benefiting from a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS essential.
• Proven ability to create inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a love of learning through interactive experiences.

Skills

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

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery –Bright Horizons WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary– Starting from £26,936 - £27,996.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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.

• 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 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

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!

INDCLH

We look forward to receiving your application!