Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Bright Horizons UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role involves planning engaging activities and ensuring child welfare in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or higher qualification in Early Years and previous experience with children. This position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, fostering a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Access to Smart Health services

Development programmes for career progression

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a nursery setting).
• Strong understanding of child welfare, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents/carers.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents

Strong communication techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Education

Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool, 51 Centenary Way, Springfield. Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6AU

Salary: £25,200 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

We are looking for a full time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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