Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Additional leave

Pension & wellbeing

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and deliver engaging learning activities for children, safeguarding them and supporting development. The role is based in Basingstoke, with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive environment that nurtures a lifelong love of learning.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher and demonstrate a passion for delivering fun, supportive learning experiences in

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Practitioner, plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development towards milestones.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment encouraging expression, curiosity and a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding & child protection

Partnership with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Salary

Starting from £27,010 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

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
• 16 hours over 2 days
• Subject to T&Cs

About 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

Our commitments

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.

Culture & values

We’re looking for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool, situated within a walking distance to the Town Centre, with a super easy bus route. The nursery has stunning expansive gardens, dedicated children’s kitchen, 7 base rooms, large onsite parking, staff children attend and flexible shifts. In addition, there’s a large staff room to relax in, training opportunities, wellbeing is at the heart of the Nursery, and a robust and supportive induction programme.

We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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