Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Tytherington; On-site; GBP 17,826; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Tytherington is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team for midday lunch cover, working 20 hours a week. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones in a supportive environment. Candidates should hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification and have a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. This organization values honesty, excellence, and team collaboration, offering a range of benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tytherington

Salary – Starting from £12.94/hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield SK10 2XA

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 Tytherington Nursery 20 hours/week for midday lunch cover.

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
• 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

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.

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 email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.