Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Upminster is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role involves planning engaging activities and creating a safe environment to foster children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and a passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above is essential.
• Passion for early childhood education and development.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Reflect on activities to enhance children's learning experiences.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £29,868.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Upminster, London

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 Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery, situated in Upminster, London.

We are conveniently located with an onsite car park and buggy park, and in close proximity to Upminster station and Upminster Bridge tube

• Starting £29,868.80 per annum
• 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
  

*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!