Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; West Stow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, helping them reach developmental milestones in a safe, welcoming setting.

Join a Good Ofsted-rated setting with HEART values, generous benefits and on-site parking. This full-time role starts from £28,072.60 per annum and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/ carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Encourage development towards key milestones in a safe environment.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Child engagement

Partnership building

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,072.60per annum

Location – Bury St Edmunds

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 Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Nursery. The nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted, is nestled in a peaceful residential area with convenient access to the A14 and close links to the M33 bus route. Our nursery features bright and airy rooms with seamless access to a spacious, multi-surfaced garden. We also provide on-site parking for your convenience.

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
• 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 2/3 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.

INDLEL

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.

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