Early Years Practitioner level 2

Bright Horizons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner in Leeds. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child, helping development towards milestones in a safe, nurturing setting.

You will foster a love of learning, work with parents and colleagues, and ensure safeguarding and EYFS standards are upheld. An Enhanced DBS is required for this sector.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development towards milestones
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds and foster a love of learning

Skills

Passion for learning environments

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Relationship building with colleagues/

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 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.

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.

• 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

• £25,896 FTE 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


• Subject to T&Cs