Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner for their Kirkby Nursery. The role involves planning engaging activities tailored to children's development, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. This position offers competitive salary, benefits including childcare discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

David Lloyd Club membership for staff members

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Enthusiastic about creating engaging activities for children's development.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Maintain a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kirkby

Salary – £26,915 - £31,720 FTE per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Kirkby, Merseyside L33 7ET - David Lloyd Club

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 a part time Early Years Practitioner to join our Kirkby Nursery, which includes David Lloyd Club membership for staff members.

Our Benefits

· £26,915 - £31,720 per annum

· 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: 16 hours over 2 days (Monday & Friday) or flexible Bank Staff

*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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.