Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension & wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to provide lunch-cover support, Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, at our Worthing setting. You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, helping them progress towards key milestones within the EYFS framework.

You will work in a safe and inclusive environment, building trust with families and colleagues, and ensuring safeguarding and DBS checks are completed before appointment.

Qualifications

• 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 safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child
• Maintain a safe environment allowing children to express themselves and develop
• Foster a lifelong love of learning and build partnerships with parents/carers

Skills

Early years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Child development

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £28,073 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – WorthingAre 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 Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool. This role is for lunch cover, working Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualificationPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersBright 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!