Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Christmas closure and buy/sell leave

Job summary

Bright Horizons UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child, fostering development towards EYFS milestones in a safe, inclusive setting.

You will nurture a love of learning, collaborate with colleagues and families, and uphold safeguarding standards while supporting a HEART-driven culture and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• 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 key child to encourage development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for learning

EYFS understanding

Partnerships with parents/colleagues

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

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 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.

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."

Our Benefits £28,072.60 per annum (full time equivalent) 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
• Subject to T&Cs