Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Basildon is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create and implement engaging activities for children. This role requires a Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for fostering a fun and inclusive learning environment. The position offers a full-time schedule at 40 hours per week with competitive pay and various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development programme access

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Ability to foster a lifelong love of learning in children.
• Capacity to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and implement activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children's needs.

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

Nursery – Bright HorizonsBasildon Day Nursery and Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG

Salary – Starting from £26,915.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday.

Location – Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG

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 Basildon nursery. This position will be based within our Baby Room.

With onsite car park, our nursery in Basildon is located within the David Lloyd Club behind Festival Leisure Park, and close to Basildon Station.

Our Benefits

• Starting £26,915.20 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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.