Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch cover)

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to engage children in fun and inclusive learning activities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of child development principles. Join a supportive team and make a positive impact in children's lives. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including 50% childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for early years education.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Ability to create engaging learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment allowing freedom of expression.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,745.60 / £29,868.80 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Raynes Park, 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 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 is Mon-Fri, working lunch cover hours.

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.

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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