Early Years Practitioner - 24 hours per week

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £14.98

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons West Dulwich Nursery is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner to plan, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering development towards milestones.

You will create a safe environment for children to explore, express themselves, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The role requires Level 3+ EYFS qualification, safeguarding knowledge, and strong partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to progress milestones.
• Maintain a safe environment that fosters expression and a lifelong love of learning.
• Work with colleagues to support development and partnerships with families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding and child protection

Inclusive learning

Parental collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – West Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.98 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – West Dulwich, London, SE27 9RB

Weekly hours – 24 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday*

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 a part time Early Years Practitioner to join our West Dulwich Nursery.

Our West Dulwich nursery has Good links to public transport, with Gipsy Hill Station is just 5 minutes’ walk along with free off-street parking.

Our Benefits

• £14.98 per hour
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 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*

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

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. 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.