Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (50% first child)

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery is looking for a full-time Early Years Practitioner (Level 2/3) to join our team at Bristol BS3. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, support children’s development, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role offers a competitive annual salary starting from £27,009.60–£28,072.60, 40-hour weeks, and benefits including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, pension, and professional development

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child
• Foster a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop
• Support children's development towards milestones and school readiness

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £27,009.60-£28,072.60 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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

Location – Bristol, BS3

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 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool, situated under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, and overlooking the beautiful surroundings of the Ashton Court Estate. There are good public transport links and onsite park.

The 56 place nursery, has a real home from home feel, with many of our staff with 10+ years service. The nursery has recently undergone a full refurbishment and boasts an impressive outdoor space with pagoda's, mud kitchens and lots of room to explore and play. All rooms have access to the garden and use it daily to support children's physical development. The indoor area is also spacious and offers an array of learning opportunities for all age groups; from the calming sleep area in the baby room, to loose parts play and a curiosity corner in our Toddler room. We offer a school readiness programme in preschool as well as opportunities for Forest School sessions, mindfulness and gentle stretching and exciting opportunities for experiments and science activities. The Preschool children champion our Eco-Schools accreditation with the support of the wider nursery.

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 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.

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.