Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Bright Horizons UK is seeking a full-time, qualified Early Years Practitioner for its WoodLand Day Nursery in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The role focuses on planning engaging activities to encourage children's development in a supportive and safe environment. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and a professional development program. If you want to make a positive impact on children's lives, apply today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS is essential.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

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

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

Nursery – Bright Horizons WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Hours - Permanent | Mon-Fri | 40 Hours Per Week

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.

Our 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 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!

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