Early Years Practitioner Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery in Dartford. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster children's development through engaging activities in a supportive environment. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, the nursery provides an above industry standard salary, generous holiday allowance, and access to a range of benefits including discounted childcare and health support. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

Benefits

50% Discounted Childcare

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Smart Health Access

Financial Support Options

Development Programme Access

Future Leaders Programme

Employee Appreciation Events

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Welfare Knowledge

Teamwork

Creativity in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Dartford, 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:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary : £26,712 - £31,800 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool, situated IN Dartford, Kent. This nursery offers an up and coming forest school with large outside space as well as long serving, diverse, supportive staff team. This nursery also has an onsite car park for staff and parents.

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

Up to 33 days holiday per year, 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 3 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!