Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Walton On The Hill seeks a part-time Early Years Practitioner. Your role will involve planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's milestones while ensuring a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive settings. This position offers competitive salary along with benefits like childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children's learning and expression.
• Reflect on activities to ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Passion for creating inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

About 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.

Key responsibilities and requirements

• 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
• All roles subject to an Enhanced DBS

About our culture

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 are looking for a part time Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover to join our Milford Nursery, just 5 minutes from Stafford Centre.

We are an inclusive employer

We welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Benefits

• £26,915 - £31,720 FTE per annum
• 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 20 hours over 5 days
• Subject to T&Cs