Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Greater London is seeking an SEN Early Years Practitioner to create engaging activities that foster children's development. Responsibilities include planning tailored activities and maintaining a safe, expressive environment. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a passion for inclusive learning. Competitive salary and benefits including professional development and childcare discounts are offered. Join a company recognized as a great place to work!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to professional development programmes

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Full Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Passion for creating engaging learning environments is a must.
• Strong understanding of EYFS principles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for early years children.
• Create a safe environment encouraging children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in early years.

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 with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Highams Park, 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 SEN Early Years Practitioner to join our Highams Park nursery which is located very close to Highams Park station, with links into central London.

Our Benefits

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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