Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

jobs24.co.uk; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nursery in Liverpool is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Practitioner for a part-time Lunch Cover role. This position offers a unique opportunity to create engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones while ensuring their welfare and safety. Join a nurturing environment that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a community recognized as a Great Place to Work. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and access to professional development programs. If you are dedicated to making learning fun and impactful, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

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.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Development

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Engaging Learning Activities

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a part time LUNCH COVER, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Eldonians Nursery, situated in the L3 area of Liverpool, close to the city centre.

This nursery offers an OUTSTANDING OFSTED grading!

What we can offer you:

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews.
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (subject to availability).
3. Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days.
4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support.
5. 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.
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries.
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position.
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's.
9. 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:

1. Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
2. Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
3. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
4. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential).
2. Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar).
3. Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
4. Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
5. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
6. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.