Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm). You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that supports development and a lifelong love of learning.

Applicants should have an Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or above) and demonstrate safeguarding knowledge, a passion for inclusive learning, and strong collaboration with colleagues and families.

Qualifications

• 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 partnerships with colleagues and parents/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s development milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters a love of learning.
• Support lunchtime cover with consistent, quality care and interaction.

Skills

Fun and inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Trusting partnerships

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,073 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Worthing

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 Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool. This role is for lunch cover, working Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm.

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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