Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Wembley; On-site; GBP 29,972 - 31,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for its Wembley Day Nursery. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £29,972.80 - £31,158.40 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. You will plan engaging activities tailored to children's needs, ensuring their safety and fostering a love for learning. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development. Join a team at a Great Place to Work since 2006!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment that allows children the freedom 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)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery

Salary: £29,972.80 - £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

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

Location: Wembley, HA9 7HH

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 Wembley Day Nursery! This bright, modern and spacious nursery is set across two floors and is full of cosy reading corners, imagination stations age based resources. It has a great outdoor garden with covered area and sensory play sections. It has onsite parking and is situated in the heart of Wembley with great transport links!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and 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 2 or 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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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!

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