Early Years Practitioner P/T - Mornings

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

Job summary

A leading nursery is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join its dynamic team in Crouch End, London. You will play a pivotal role in fostering children's development through engaging activities while ensuring a supportive and safe environment. Candidates with a Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and a passion for early childhood education are encouraged to apply. Enjoy a warm culture driven by HEART principles and excellent benefits including childcare discount and 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

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passionate about inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that fosters children's learning.
• Encourage development towards key milestones.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £28,745.50 / £29,868.80 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Crouch End, 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 Crouch End Fields Day Nursery. The Nursery is situated on the grounds of Hornsey Cricket Club, close to Crouch End station and Highgate tube. This role is for Mon-Fri, working 7:15am-9:30am.

The 88 place nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers a full refurbishment, two gardens and an off road car park. They hold exhibitions, concerts and shows throughout the year, alongside having Ballet, Spanish, Street Dance and Zumba lessons weekly!!

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.