Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.

Witney

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%
Enhanced parental leave
31 days annual leave incl bank
Pension
Early wage access
Wellbeing support
Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner on a full-time basis in Witney, Oxfordshire. The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with a focus on safety, development, and a love of learning.

You will work within a Good/Outstanding environment and contribute to EYFS progression, safeguarding, and partnership with parents. Generous benefits and career development support are provided.

Qualifications

  • Full and relevant Level 2 or 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.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to encourage development toward key milestones.
  • Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and engage their minds.
  • Foster a lifelong love of learning through play, exploration and personalised support.

Skills

EYFS knowledge
Safeguarding
Child development
Parent communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Witney Day NurserySalary – Starting from £29,619.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-FriLocation – Witney, OxfordshireAre 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 nursery.This Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery caters for up to 85 children from ages 3 months up to 5 years. It includes 3 age based rooms full of sensory area, cosy reading corners and imagination stations with a beautiful outdoor space for the children to enjoy, the nursery also benefits from extracurricular activities such as as Boogie Mites sessions.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualificationPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersBright 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.INDCLHBright 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!
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