Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork. As a Level 3 qualified Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in fostering children's development through engaging activities tailored to their needs. With a beautiful nursery environment and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers an above-industry standard salary, generous holiday options, and opportunities for professional growth. Embrace a rewarding career where your passion for early childhood education can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and safety at all times.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Skills

Early Years Qualification

Child Welfare and Protection

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Activity Planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £26,712 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Witney, OX28

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Witney situated in Witney.

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.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

INDOXFORD

We look forward to receiving your application!