Nursery Practitioner Full Or Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (virtual GP, wage/0

Career development programme

Shift options: 40h/4-5 days, 24h/3d, 2

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. You will plan engaging activities tailored to each child, foster their development and provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports a lifelong love of learning.

The role offers varied shift options and opportunities for progression, with focus on wellbeing and family involvement. A Level 2+ EY qualification and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• 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 build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop learning.
• Support development toward key milestones and foster a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Parental engagement

Education

Level 2+ EY qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: 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

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 Benefits

• 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 2 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

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.

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