Early Years Practitioner - Part Time / Term Time

Bright Horizons; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as an Early Years Practitioner at Poppetts Nursery in Brentwood. This part-time role focuses on nurturing young learners in a thriving environment, promoting their development through creative activities and ensuring a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and the chance to make a real impact on children's lives while working for a company recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programmes

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child protection.
• Passionate about creating engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment for expression and learning.
• Foster strong relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding

Creativity

Inclusivity

Partnership Development

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

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22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Poppetts Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £28,392.00 per annum / Pro-Rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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 are looking for a Part time, Term time only After School club, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Poppetts nursery.

Conveniently located next toLong Ridings Primary Schooland just a5-minute walk from Shenfield Station (Elizabeth Line), Poppetts offers a warm, engaging environment for young learners.

We’re proud to be rated“Good” by Ofstedand offer enriching extras likeBoogie Mites musicandForest School sessions. All rooms havefree-flow access to gardens, and we provideon-site free parkingfor families.

• Starting £28,392.00 per annum, Pro-Rata
• 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 : Term Time Only - 17.5 hours per week (2:30pm - 6pm)
  

*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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!