Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds, creating a fun and inclusive learning environment. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the lives of children, fostering a lifelong love of learning. With a beautiful nursery setting and supportive culture, you will thrive in your career while enjoying generous benefits and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about early childhood education, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

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 (Level 2 or above)

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to create inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £27,310.40 - £28, 392 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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

Location – Witney OX28 5YT

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 Witney Day Nursery! Our Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery and Preschool is newly opened in March 2023, and is a beautiful 85-place setting, spread over 2 floors, with a large garden area. There is onsite parking available.

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 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!

INDCLH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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