Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover, 16 hours per week

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Trafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Careers coach access

Shift options: Lunch cover, 16 hours

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions in Trafford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for our Outstanding nursery. You will plan, deliver engaging activities, support development, and create a safe, nurturing environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.

You should hold a full Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, be passionate about inclusive learning, and have strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge. DBS checks apply; competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children
• Maintain a safe environment that supports expression and learning
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Trusting partnerships with parents/col

Education

Full Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Trafford

Salary – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Trafford

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 Trafford nursery. Our Bright Horizons Trafford is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and offers a large garden with plenty of themed spaces for children to improve their motor skills and expand their curiosity.

Our Benefits

• £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent)
• 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: Lunch cover, 16 hours per week

*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 will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.