Early Years Practitioner L3

Bright Horizons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave 20 days + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Leeds is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child, fostering development toward milestones and a lifelong love of learning. You will maintain a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, work with colleagues and parents, and apply safeguarding principles as part of daily practice.

The role includes a 40-hour week over five days, 20 days annual leave pro rata, enhanced parental

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 and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development toward milestones
• Foster a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds and love learning
• Develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent partnerships

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

• 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.

• £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 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