Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool in Wilmington is seeking a full-time Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, deliver and reflect on engaging activities to support each child’s development, in a safe environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.

You will hold a Level 3 EY qualification with EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents, enabling quality care and education.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment and encourage learning.
• Build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Partnership with parents

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 3 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.

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 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.