Early Years Practitioner P/T

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Crouch End is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will support children's development through tailored activities and create a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on the next generation.

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

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passionate about child development and creating engaging learning experiences.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and learn.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,745.50 / £29,868.80 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Crouch End, London

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 Crouch End Fields Day Nursery. The Nursery is situated on the grounds of Hornsey Cricket Club, close to Crouch End station and Highgate tube. This role could be working Mondays & Fridays, Mondays & Tuesdays OR Thursdays & Fridays.

The 88 place nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers a full refurbishment, two gardens and an off road car park. They hold exhibitions, concerts and shows throughout the year, alongside having Ballet, Spanish, Street Dance and Zumba lessons weekly!!

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 2/3 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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