Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Sheffield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create and implement engaging activities tailored to each child’s development. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and possess a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Responsibilities include ensuring children's safety and nurturing their love of learning. This role offers benefits like a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and access to professional development. Join a team celebrated for its workplace culture!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and well-being benefits like virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Passion for creating educational and engaging learning activities.
• Strong understanding of child development milestones.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Millhouses

Salary – £12.45 - 12.94 / hour (dependent on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Sheffield S8 0LB

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 Millhouses Nursery Monday to Friday 10 : 30 ‑ 2 : 30.

Our Benefits

• 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 : 20 hours over 5 days, 10 : 30 to 2 : 30

• 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!