Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits/GP access

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery & Preschool in Colindale is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will plan, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, creating a safe, nurturing environment that supports learning through play.

You should hold a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification, understand EYFS and safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with children, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3+ Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that supports expression and lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Early years qualifications

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parental partnership

Child development

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery & Preschool

Salary – Starting from £29,972.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Colindale, London, NW9

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 Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery & Preschool situated in Colindale.

Our Bright Horizons Beaufort Park Day Nursery and Preschool is situated in Colindale with great transport links. We're just a 10 minute walk from Mill Hill Station, Colindale and Hendon Underground Station and under a mile from Colindale town centre. The nursery caters for up to 102 children aged 3 months to five years and benefits from a beautiful modern space with bright, airy rooms filled with cosy reading corners, imagination stations and sensory area's along with a large garden area with play equipment.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and 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

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 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

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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.