Early years Practitioner - Part Time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading early years nursery as an Early Years Practitioner, where your role will be crucial in planning and creating engaging activities that cater to the individual development of children. The nursery values inclusivity and offers a strong support system based on HEART principles to ensure an enriching environment for both staff and children. With competitive pay starting from £14.36 per hour and various benefits, make a difference in the lives of young learners.

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 3 Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create engaging activities for children.
• Ensure 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)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool, 11 Woodchurch Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 3PL

Salary: Starting from £14.36 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: West Hampstead, London, NW6 3PL

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 West Hampstead Day Nursery & Preschool. The nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is situated in West Hampstead, London being walking distance from West Hampstead railway station and also South Hampstead, Kilburn High Road and Brondesbury over grounds!

Our Benefits

• Starting from £14.36 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

*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 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.