Early Years Practitioner (SEND experience required)

Bright Horizons UK; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in London is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join its team. The role involves planning and implementing activities tailored to children's needs, working in a supportive environment that values inclusion and development. An ideal opportunity to impact the next generation positively.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) required.
• Confident in using Makaton and Sign Along is preferable.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging activities to encourage children's development.
• Create a safe environment fostering self-expression.
• Implement and reflect on activities tailored to children.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Child communication skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £29,869 per annum FTE

Contract - Permanent | Part Time | 18 hours

Location – Canary Wharf, E14 4DA

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 seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our Columbus Courtyard nursery, ideally located just a short walk from Canary Wharf and Westferry DLR stations. Our spacious, 110-place setting features five beautifully designed rooms and proudly holds a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted.

This role requires experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Ideally, you’ll be confident using Makaton and Sign Along, and have experience caring for a child with Down’s syndrome.

Our Benefits

• From £29,869 per annum FTE
• 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: 11-5 Tues/Weds/Thurs (potential opportunity to increase to 30 hours per week)

*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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