Early Years Practitioner P/T (4 Full Days)

Bright Horizons; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

PD program access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a four-day-per-week schedule at our Clapham location. The role includes planning and delivering engaging EYFS activities, maintaining a safe learning environment, and fostering children’s development with support for families.

The position offers a competitive starting salary and a range of benefits, with a focus on professional development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support development towards early milestones.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Clapham Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £33,000 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Clapham, 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 Clapham Nursery, situated just a short walk from Clapham Common tube station and Clapham High Street train station. This role is for 4 full days.

The nurseryhas a dedicated art studio, sports studio, and children's kitchen within seven age-specific rooms.

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.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

INDCLH

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 are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.