Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner in Muswell Hill, London. The role is part-time, focusing on creating engaging learning experiences for children in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including a welcome bonus, are offered to suitable candidates.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualification required in Early Years.
• Strong EYFS understanding necessary.
• Experience in child protection desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children's expression.
• Ensure children's development towards key milestones.

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

Education

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

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Muswell Hill, 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 Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Muswell Hill. The nursery has great transport links, being a 15-minute walk from Alexandra Palace and Bowes Park Stations as well as Bounds Green Underground. This role is for 20 hours, for a lunch cover role.

For this position, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £2000 (*T&C’s apply)

The fantastic 90-place setting, proudly rated 'Good' by ofsted, has a lovely homely feel and benefits from spacious rooms with plenty of natural resources.

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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

*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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.