Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Careers coach & development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Chineham, Basingstoke, is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for lunch-cover duties, 11am–3pm. You will design and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering curiosity and a love of learning while ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

The role requires a Level 2/3 EY qualification, a strong EYFS understanding, and the ability to build trust with colleagues and families.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Provide a safe, welcoming space that supports learning and expression.
• Maintain partnerships with colleagues and parents to support development.

Skills

Level 3 EY practitioner

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 your 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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