Early Years Practitioner (Part Time)

Bright Horizons; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Part Time Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The role is based at our Saffron Walden nursery with on-site parking and a supportive HEART culture.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities for young children, ensure a safe environment, and help foster a love of learning, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Maintain a safe environment that allows children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in early years.

Skills

Passion for learning

Inclusive learning environment

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Level 3 from £14.24ph (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location- Saffron Walden

Hours- Monday/Wednesday/Thursday full days, or similar shifts

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 a Part Time Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Saffron Walden Nursery. Our nursery is situated in the grounds of the Saffron Walden County High School. The nursery offers on-site parking with an inviting staff room regularly stocked with goodies for the staff to enjoy.

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 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.

INDCLH

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.

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