Early Years Practitioner - SEN experience required

Bright Horizons UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Stourton nursery in Leeds. The right candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience working with children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities and fostering a safe environment for children's development. Offering competitive salary and benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children who have special educational needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge 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 – Bright Horizons Stourton

Salary – £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Stourton, Leeds

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 Stourton nursery. This is an Ofsted rated "Outstanding" nursery. The correct candidate for this role will have experience in working with children who have special educational needs. The children who require the support are non verbal, they will have 121 activities and the candidate will have ability to build up strong relationships with the children and their families.

Our Benefits

• £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 per annum / full time equivalent
• 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 options: Full time

*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!

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