Early Years Practitioner, Lunch cover

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,496 - 29,619; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a 20-hour, Monday–Friday role (11am–3pm or similar). The setting is in Saffron Walden, CB11, located on the grounds of Saffron Walden County High School and rated Good by Ofsted.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each key child, uphold EYFS standards, and work with colleagues and parents while safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development toward milestones.
• Maintain a safe, expressive environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from Level 2 £28,496, Level 3 £29,619.20 Full time equivalent (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location- Saffron Walden, CB11

Hours - 20 hours, Monday-Friday 11am-3pm (or similar hours)

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 full time Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery. Our nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School and is Ofsted rated "Good". The nursery offers on-site parking with an inviting staff room regularly stocked with goodies for the staff to enjoy.

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

Bright 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.