Early Years Practitioner - Part time

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; St. Day; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is hiring an Early Years Practitioner based in St. Day, UK. This role involves planning and implementing activities tailored to children's individual needs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for their development.

Applicants should possess a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. The position offers 24 hours of work per week, primarily on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, along with a competitive salary of £14.36 per hour and various benefits including annual leave and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage 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)

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14.36 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience)

Location – West Hampstead, London, NW6 3RU

This position is based in our Toddler Room, 24 hours per week – Monday, Wednesday and Fridays*

Our Benefits

• £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

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.