Early Years Practitioner Level 3+

Bright Horizons; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner with a Level 3 in Early Years to join our Burgess Hill site. You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, ensuring a safe, caring environment that promotes development and a love of learning.

We welcome applicants who understand EYFS, safeguarding, and building strong partnerships with families. Flexible shift options are available to fit different schedules.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Good understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Maintain a safe environment that supports children to express themselves and develop.
• Build trusting relationships with colleagues and parents/carers; contribute to team goals.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Partnerships with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - Starting from £28,073 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Burgess Hill

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 with a level 3 in early years to join our Bright Horizons Burgess Hill 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


• 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

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.

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