Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

A leading early education organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team in Andover. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities to foster children's development. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of EYFS principles. This role offers competitive salary starting from £27,000 per annum and includes benefits such as childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to key children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and foster love of learning.

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

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Andover day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £27,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Andover

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 Andover day Nursery and Preschool.

Our Benefits

• 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

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

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.

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

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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