Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Bright Horizons; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Little DISCoveries Nursery in Cambridge. The successful candidate will foster children's development through engaging activities in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to well-being and professional growth, this role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for child expression and learning.
• Reflect on activity effectiveness for ongoing improvement.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Creating inclusive environments

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £28,746 per annum

Location – Cambridge

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 Little DISCoveries Nursery which is part of a brand-new amenities building that includes a gym and café, both accessible to Bright Horizons colleagues working in the nursery.

• From £28,746 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: 40 hours over 4 or 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 2 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom