Early Years Practitioner P/T (Mon & Fri)

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

Job summary

A leading nursery seeks an Early Years Practitioner to join their Finsbury Park location. This role involves planning engaging activities to support children's development, ensuring a safe environment, and fostering a love for learning. Bright Horizons offers a supportive culture and various professional development 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 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or above) essential.
• Good understanding of EYFS and safeguarding principles.
• Desire to create enjoyable and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

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 with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

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

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finsbury Park 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 – Finsbury Park, 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 Finsbury Park nursery, which is situated in the heart of Finsbury Park. The nursery offers excellent links to rail, tube and bus stations. The nearest rail and tube stations to the nursery is Finsbury Park underground station (10 minute walk), Finsbury park Railway station (9 minute walk) and Crouch Hill Rail station (9 minute walk). We have buses 210, W3 and W7 that is close to the nursery. This role is working 20 hours, Mondays and Fridays.

Our Bright Horizons Finsbury Park is Ofsted rated “Good” and is a light, spacious, purpose-built day nursery all on one level the rooms all have direct access to outdoor garden areas.

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

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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