Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Bright Horizons; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 for their Southampton Day Nursery. This role involves creating engaging activities to foster children's development in a safe and nurturing environment. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a passion for inclusive education. Attractive benefits include childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to professional development programmes

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to foster a love of learning in children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and expressive environment for children.
• Develop partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery –Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery

Salary– £25,896 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location– Southampton

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 Southampton Day Nursery. Our beautiful home from home setting has ample on site parking for our team, has great bus route on our doorstep and is just a 10 minute walk to Southampton Central train station.

· 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 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.

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!