Early Years Practitioner L2

Bright Horizons; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Reading is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support the development of young children through planned activities that respond to each child’s needs. You will foster a safe, inclusive learning environment where children can express themselves and build a lifelong love of learning.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, a passion for creating fun environments, and strong safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience creating engaging activities for young children.
• Commitment to inclusive learning.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment that supports self-expression and a love of learning.
• Maintain EYFS guidelines and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Passion for early years

Inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – [Nursery Name]

Salary – £ xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – [Location]

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 [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

Our Benefits

• £ xx,xxx - £xx,xxx 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 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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

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.

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.