Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Practitioner at a vibrant nursery. You'll play a crucial role in planning and implementing engaging activities that nurture children's development. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support, this role offers a chance to make a real difference in young lives. Enjoy a supportive work culture driven by core values of honesty and teamwork, along with benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning in children.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Flexible shift options

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment fostering a love of learning.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location –Otterbourne

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 Otterbourne Day Nursery, situated close to M3 and M27 and on the South 1 bus route.

This nursery offers a large spacious building, impressive garden area, free parking and friendly, passionate team!

· 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*

· 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!