Early Years Practitioner Level 3+ Lunch Cover

MP Training and Recruitment; Loose; On-site; GBP 242,647 - 345,588; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MP Training and Recruitment is seeking an Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover for Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for children to foster their development.

We offer a starting salary of £213.50 per hour, childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a company voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006!

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Building trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £213.50 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Maidstone, KentAre 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 - Lunch Cover to join our Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachSubject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersBright 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!We look forward to receiving your application!If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.