Early Years Practitioner Part Time

Bright Horizons; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

From £14.41/hr

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

20h shifts over 5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Epsom, Surrey, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for the Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool. This part-time role runs 10:30–14:30, Monday to Friday, year-round, with a welcoming, family-friendly setting and access to a development programme.

You will plan engaging activities tailored to each child, ensuring a safe learning environment and fostering a love of learning, while applying EYFS principles and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment encouraging learning.
• Reflect on practice and adapt activities to milestones.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership with parents

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Epsom, Surrey

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 Epsom Waltham House Nursery, situated in Epsom, Surrey. This is a part time position working 10:30-14:30, Monday-Friday all year round.

Located in the heart of Epsom, our nursery is set within a beautifully converted and recently refurbished house, providing a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment for children, families, and staff. Conveniently situated just a 10-minute walk from Epsom Station and the town centre, the nursery is easily accessible for both commuters and local families.

Our Benefits

• From £14.41 per hour
• 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
• Shift options: 20 hours over 5 days

*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 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

INDLEM

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!