Early Years Practitioner - Full time

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,197 - 30,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner in Lancaster to foster development in young children. The role involves planning engaging activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and building strong partnerships with parents and staff. Candidates should hold a level 3 qualification in Early Years and demonstrate a passion for creating inclusive learning experiences. The position offers competitive benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Creating fun learning environments

Strong understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Ability to build trust

Education

Full Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Lancaster

Salary – £27,996.80 per annum

Location – Lancaster

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Lancaster nursery. This nursery is Ofsted rating "good" and is located in the grounds of the Lancaster Royal Infirmary.

Benefits

• £27,996.80 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 5 days
• 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!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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