Early Years Practitioner - Part Time

Bright Horizons UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. As a qualified Practitioner, you will create engaging activities tailored to each child's needs while fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. This role offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of children. With a commitment to work-life balance and progressive values, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that truly cares about making learning fun and impactful. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a nurturing setting that values your passion and dedication.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Annual Awards of Excellence gala

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and safety at all times.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Welfare and Protection

Relationship Building

Engaging Learning Activities

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Previous Experience with Children

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons St Marys Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £25,727.15 - £26,712.00 per annum (full time equivalent, dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Abingdon, OX14

We are looking for a Level 2 or above qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons St Mary’s situated in Abingdon.

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing. Our Bright Horizons St Marys is Ofsted rated 'Good'.

The nursery opening hours are 0730-1800 Monday to Friday. We are flexible to offer four days per week; a typical shift pattern would be Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 0800-1630, 0900-1730, 0930-1800 or similar.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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