Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation! As a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner at a renowned nursery, you'll create engaging activities tailored for children's development. Enjoy a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, where your contributions make a real difference. With flexible shift options and a commitment to professional growth, this role offers a fulfilling career path. If you're passionate about fostering a love for learning in young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

Child protection understanding

Creating inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £28,392 - £33,467 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location : Weybridge, Surrey

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 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Weybridge, Surrey.

• 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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 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. 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!