Early Years Practitioner L2

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing and GP access

Career development programme

On-site parking

Job summary

Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery in Pinner, London, is hiring an Early Years Practitioner – Level 2. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support their development toward key milestones.

You will work in a woodland setting with a seasoned team, alongside a strong safeguarding focus, and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for each child to support development toward key milestones
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters a lifelong love of learning

Skills

Fun and inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £29,973 per annum pro-rata (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – 35 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Haydon Hall Montessori Nursery , Pinner, London HA5 2EG

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 Level 2 to join our Haydon Hall Montessori nursery. We're a well established Montessori setting, with an experienced team of practitioners. We are set in woodland, next to Eastcote Cricket Club, with good transport links and on-site parking.

Our Benefits

• 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

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application!