Early Years Practitioner - Baby Room

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant team in London. This role involves creating engaging activities tailored to children's development, ensuring their safety and well-being, and fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. With a commitment to high-quality care and education, this nursery offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a company recognized for its excellence in childcare and be part of a team that makes a real difference in children's lives. If you are passionate about early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments

Financial support for early access to wages

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to training programmes

Flexible working options

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Observe and track children's learning progress.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification Level 2/3

Experience with children

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Early Years Practitioner - Baby Room, London

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Wimbledon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £27,231.95 - £28,274.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Wimbledon Nursery in the Baby Room, situated only 8 minutes walk from Wimbledon Station and south Wimbledon Tube Station. We are also fortunate to be right next to Merton Park Tram stop. Other Transport links include 3 bus routes which are the 152 to New Malden. 163 from Wimbledon to Morden and lastely the 164 which travels from Wimbledon to Sutton Station, right outside our nursery. There are other routes from Wimbledon that include excellent transport links to Surbiton and Kingston using the 53, 131 and also Putney which has its own 93 bus route from North Cheam to Putney. There are more routes servicing, Tooting, Mitcham, Balham, Clapham, Streatham and Richmond. We do also have a car park for those employees wanting to drive.

Our Bright Horizons Wimbledon Nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good', and offers a children's kitchen, dedicated ICT room, and four large, individual outdoor learning areas for the children to explore!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
• Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

If you are interested in actively developing your leadership skills to support your progression to Room Leader / Third in Charge, ask our Talent Acquisition Team about joining our 12-month Future Leaders Programme!

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis – something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!