Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch cover)

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Palmers Green nursery. You will engage children through creative activities that foster their development, all while being part of a supportive team focused on making a difference. Enjoy benefits such as a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and career progression opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• CRC checks will be required (Enhanced DBS) due to regulatory sector.
• Open to all backgrounds for inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities.
• Ensure a safe environment for children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Palmers Green 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 – Palmers Green, 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 Palmers Green nursery. This setting is situated in North London, close to Palmers Green railway station, and offers access to Central London within 30 minutes. There is also nearby access to bus routes 121, 616 and W6. This role is for 20 hours, working Mon-Fri, lunch cover hours.

The nursery offers a setting in a beautiful converted house, our team of nurturing and experienced staff are dedicated to providing the best care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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: 20 hours over 5 days working lunch cover hours.

*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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