Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Salcombe Day Nursery and Preschool in Southgate, North London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover (11am–3pm), Monday–Friday. The role requires an Level 2/3+ Early Years qualification, a passion for fun, inclusive learning, and strong safeguarding knowledge.

The nursery offers a range of activities, superb facilities, and a 50% childcare discount. The successful candidate will plan and deliver stimulating activities, foster a safe environment, build strong

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge and safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• As Early Years Practitioner, plan and implement engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward milestones.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and a love of learning.
• Reflect on activities and adapt approaches to meet individual needs and EYFS goals.
• Support daily routines and liaise with families to ensure consistent progress.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Childcare partnerships

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Salcombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Southgate, 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 Salcombe Nursery, situated in Southgate, North London. This role is for lunch cover, working Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm.

Our nursery is Ofsted rated “Good”, offers 4 age specific rooms, as well as an amazing “adventure garden” – including a separate baby garden, a tipi, a hobbit house, a wooden climbing frame, and a wobbly cycle track! There are also Spanish, Drama and Sports extra-curricular activities too.

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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