Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Bright Horizons; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner Level 2 in Guildford to inspire and support children’s learning and development. Join a dedicated team within a nurturing environment where you can make a difference. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualified with a strong understanding of childcare development.
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones.
• Create a safe and expressive environment for children.
• Develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £26,936 - £27,788 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Guildford, Surrey

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 are looking for a full time, Level 2 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Guildford nursery. We are situated in-between Surrey sports park and Royal Surrey county hospital. We have light and airy rooms and a lovely big, recently refurbished garden and are surrounded by lots of lovely green spaces. We have Tesco, Greggs and other coffee shops on our doorstep.

· 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*

· 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 2 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.

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!