Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,265 - 30,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

A children's nursery in Basingstoke is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to plan engaging activities targeting child development. You will create a safe and fun environment that fosters a love for learning. Applicants must have a Level 2 or above Early Years qualification and demonstrate a passion for inclusive education. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £28,073 and numerous benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

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 and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment allowing children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £28,073 (depending on qualification(s) and experience)

Location: Chineham, Hampshire

Join now and receive a £1,000 welcome bonus!

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. It also focuses on wellbeing, which includes wellbeing cafés, learning lunches, wellbeing ambassadors and progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure; ability to 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.

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 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.