Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Woodcote; 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

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our Epsom Waltham House Nursery in Epsom, Surrey. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for your key children, helping them reach important milestones in a warm, inspiring setting.

You will work in a safe, inclusive environment, build strong partnerships with colleagues and parents, and take part in our safeguarding and professional development programme.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2+ Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children.
• Provide a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports development.
• Build partnerships with colleagues and parents to support children's progress.

Skills

Engaging learning environments

Building relationships with parents

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

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.

• Full and relevant Level 2 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’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Epsom Waltham House Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey. Located in the heart of Epsom, our nursery is set within a beautifully converted and recently refurbished house, providing a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment for children, families, and staff. Conveniently situated just a 10-minute walk from Epsom Station and the town centre, the nursery is easily accessible for both commuters and local families.

• From £31,152 per annum
• 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
• Subject to T&Cs