Nursery Practitioner Full or Part time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £2,000

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Chineham, Basingstoke, is hiring a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, and reflect on engaging activities to support children's development, under EYFS guidelines, in a safe, inclusive environment.

We value safeguarding, a DBS check, and partnerships with parents. We offer a £2,000 welcome bonus, 20 days leave plus holidays, a 50% childcare discount, pension, wellbeing benefits, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to create inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on activities to support development.
• Provide a safe environment enabling children to express themselves and learn.
• Build trust with colleagues and parents to support progression.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Partnership with parents

Creativity in activity design

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary: L2 £27,009 to £27,823 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Salary: L3 £28,072 to £33,020 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location: Chineham, Hampshire*Join now and receive a £2,000 welcome bonus!* (T's &C's apply)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 a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Chineham Business Park Basingstoke, accessible by car, bus and on foot.The nursery offers free bus transport links, in and out of Chineham Park, a unique layout and breakout spaces such as curiosity experiences, wildlife and animals and large home from home rooms. Also, a focus on wellbeing which includes wellbeing cafes, learning lunches , wellbeing ambassadors and progression opportunities.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachShift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualificationPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protectionAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application.Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!