Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 29,619 - 34,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool in Wilmington is seeking a full time Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. In this role, you will create and implement engaging activities tailored to children’s development while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

This position offers a competitive salary of £29,619 - £34,840 per annum, numerous benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and training opportunities, making it a great workplace.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Practitioner with a passion for early childhood education.
• Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to create engaging activities tailored to children's development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment fostering children's expression.
• Reflect on children's progress towards key milestones.

Skills

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 colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £29,619 - £34,840 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Wilmington

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 Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Dartford, Kent.

This nursery offers a large on site car park, free of charge to staff, lots of training and career progression opportunities and a real friendly feel nursery to work in.

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

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

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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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