Early Years Practitioner - Pre-School

Bright Horizons; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

24/7 virtual GP + early wage access

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Northgate House Day Nursery and Preschool in Beaconsfield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward key milestones.

You will foster a safe environment that encourages children to express themselves, engage their minds, and develop a lifelong love of learning. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification is required, with safeguarding knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that encourages expression and lifelong learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Partnerships with parents

Inclusive learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery

Bright Horizons Northgate House Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary

£33,904.00 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Northgate House, Beaconsfield

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.”

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

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.