Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing benefits

Careers coach and development programs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Chineham, Basingstoke, is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to support lunch cover, 11am-3pm.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities, safeguarding, and foster a love of learning in a nurturing setting, aligned with the EYFS framework. A Level 2/3 Early Years qualification is required and the role offers development opportunities within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for each child.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment that encourages learning.
• Support development towards EYFS milestones and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a smooth, caring experience during lunch cover.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Partnerships with colleagues and with/

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £28,072.60 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Chineham, Hampshire

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 a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Chineham Business Park Basingstoke, accessible by car, bus and on foot.

The nursery offers free bus transport links, in and out of Chineham Park, a unique layout and breakout spaces such as curiosity experiences, wildlife and animals and large home from home rooms. Also, a focus on wellbeing which includes wellbeing cafes, learning lunches , wellbeing ambassadors and progression opportunities. This role is for lunch cover, working Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm.

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

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.

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