Early Years Practitioner - 24 Hours Per Week

Bright Horizons; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave, plus bank and X

Pension

Childcare discount 50%

Wellbeing benefits & GP access

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner at our West Dulwich Nursery and Preschool. You will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive setting for children aged nursery to preschool.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding compliance and the ability to partner with families and staff to support each child's learning journey.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Ability to build trust with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Provide a safe, inclusive environment fostering a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – West Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool

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.”

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

Location – West Dulwich, London, SE27 9RB

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&C*

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.