Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner for their outstanding nursery in Wakefield. This role offers an above industry standard salary, flexible working options, and extensive professional development opportunities. As a key member of the team, you'll create engaging activities that foster children's growth and build strong relationships with parents. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a community that supports children and families in need. If you're dedicated to making learning fun and impactful, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Discounted Childcare

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Smart Health Access

Financial Support for Wages

Development Programme Access

Future Leaders Programme

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and ensure child welfare.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery : Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary : Starting from £25,200 per year (Full time equivalent)

Location : Tingley, WF3 1TW

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Tingley nursery, we are looking for full and part time practitioners. We are close to Leeds, Wakefield and Morley. We are also located just off the M62!

Our 78 place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and consists of five spacious and well-resourced nursery rooms. The nursery also has a large garden area that allows for activities such as planting, growing and digging as well as a climbing frame!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!