Early Years Practitioner Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery team in Cambridge. This role involves creating engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones, fostering strong relationships with parents, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this organization offers a supportive workplace culture and numerous benefits, including discounted childcare and flexible working options. If you are dedicated to making learning enjoyable and impactful, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Maintain strong parent partnerships and ensure child welfare.

Skills

Early Years Education

Child Welfare and Protection

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Activity Planning

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Early Years Practitioner | Level 3+, Cambridge

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Bunny Brookes Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £28,275 per annum

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Location: Cambridge

Our Bright Horizons Bunnybrookes Nursery are looking for a passionate Level 3 (or above) qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team.

Bunnybrookes is Ofsted rated “Good” and situated in Cambridge at the Addenbrookes Hospital. The nursery offers a cosy intimate feel with small rooms for children to grow. The children and staff have a great outdoor space.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!