Early Years Practitioner P/T

Bright Horizons; Waterford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (50%)

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension

24/7 virtual GP + wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery in Watford (WD18 7HR) is hiring an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering development toward milestones in a safe, curious environment.

We welcome applicants with Level 2/3+ in Early Years, a passion for inclusive learning, and a strong EYFS safeguarding knowledge. Join a supportive team at a Victorian house setting with excellent transport links.

Qualifications

• 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 colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent/colleague relationships

Education

Level 2/3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.41-£14.98 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Watford, WD18 7HR

Hours - Monday, Thursday and Friday (24 Hrs Per Week)

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 The Park Day Nursery & Preschool!The nursery is situated in Watford in a beautiful converted Victorian house. The 63-place setting has four rooms across three floors. It is very local to the Watford town centre and has great transport links- the Watford metropolitan station is very close by, and Watford Junction is just a 10 minute walk

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 or 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.

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.

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