Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Virtual GP access & wellbeing benefits

Careers coach access

27 hour shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool in Muswell Hill, London, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support young children’s development. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that encourages a love of learning.

A relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification is required, with strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding practices. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Excellent ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Maintain a safe environment and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Muswell Hill, London

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 Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Muswell Hill. The nursery has great transport links, being a 15-minute walk from Alexandra Palace and Bowes Park Stations as well as Bounds Green Underground, as well as parking outside of the nursery.

The fantastic 82-place setting features spacious and well‑resourced rooms, and large windows which let in lots of natural light. it also benefits from a fantastic garden area with bikes, climbing frames and a mud kitchen, perfect for outdoor teaching and learning!

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
• Shift options: 27 hours (either PM or AM shifts)

*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 2/3 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

Bright 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.

Bright 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.