Early Years Practitioner P/T

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a vibrant nursery environment. This exciting role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones while fostering strong partnerships with parents. The nursery, recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, offers a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will help shape the future of young learners. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this organization provides a range of benefits, including discounted childcare and flexible working options. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents and ensure child welfare.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years Qualification

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £27,231.95 - £28,274.40 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Raynes Park Nursery, situated just a 5 minute walk from Raynes Park train station, with excellent public transport links, including several bus stops within a few minutes walk. There is also some on-street parking close by. This role can be working 2/3/4 full days a week.

Our Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery is based just a short walk from the high street- great for grabbing a coffee at lunch time! The lovely 62-place setting is recently Ofsted rated 'Good' and features large and well-resourced rooms, and a great outdoor garden with play equipment.

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
• 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 2/3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, 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!