Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for its Maidenhead Day Nursery, focusing on lunch cover from 10am to 3pm. The role requires planning engaging activities for children, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and a passion for nurturing children's development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to create supportive and engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment for children's self-expression.
• Foster a love of learning and support developmental milestones.

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Developing trust and partnerships with parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery

Salary – £25,896 - £26,915.20/ £12.45-£12.94 (Full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: 25 hours per week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Maidenhead Day Nursery. This role will be on a part time basis supporting the setting over our lunch time period from 10am - 3pm, monday to friday.

• 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

*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 2 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!