Early Years Practitioner - Lunch cover

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner at their Didcot Day Nursery. In this role, you will create and implement tailored activities to encourage children's development and maintain a safe and engaging environment. With competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits, this position promises a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and qualified individual.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun learning environments is essential.
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding knowledge crucial.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £27,310.40 - £28,392 per annum / £13.13 - £13.65 per hour (full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Didcot, Oxfordshire

Hours: Mon-Fri | 20 Hours per week | 11:00-15:00

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.”

The nursery is a purpose built 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis! We are less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.

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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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