Early Years Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Chiswick is seeking a part-time Level 3 qualified lunch time practitioner. You will foster children's development through engaging activities, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, in a supportive setting.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure and ability to purchase additional leave

Pension scheme

Access to virtual GP appointments and financial wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to create engaging activities tailored to children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and expressive environment for children.
• Monitor and support children's progress towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chiswick Park Day Nursery and Preschool, Evershed Walk, Chiswick, London, W4 5BW

Salary: Starting from £14.36 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Chiswick, London

Hours: 25 Hours per week - Monday to Friday - 9.30am-2.30pm or 10am - 3pm

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 are looking for a part time, Level 3 qualified lunch time practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chiswick Park Nursery, situated within a ten-minute walk from both South Acton train station and Chiswick Park tube station.

The beautiful 75-place setting, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, features spacious and well-resourced rooms and a lovely garden area for the children to play and learn outdoors.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £14.36 per hour
• 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: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours can either be 9.30am - 2.30pm, or 10am - 3pm

*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.