Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner at their Woking Day Nursery. The role involves engaging in child development activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and promoting a love of learning. The nursery offers various benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Require Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years.
• Experience in creating engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Passion for creating inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £26,936 - £27,788 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3: £27,996 - £32,988 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Woking

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 Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery.

Our newly refurbished Bright Horizons Teddies Woking is Ofsted rated “Good” and has good travel links. We are within 5 mins of the town centre which has direct bus and train links into Woking. We also have free onsite parking for staff. We also have an upcoming Forest School and garden refurbishment in early 2025.

• 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
• 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!