Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool in Chigwell, Essex is hiring an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, safeguarding, and partnerships with parents to support each child’s development.

We offer a supportive culture with benefits including childcare discounts and generous leave, alongside development opportunities within a well-established childcare provider.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support child development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool, Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Essex, IG9 6BJSalary – Starting from £31,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - FridayLocation – Chigwell, Essex, IG9 6BJAre 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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool.Our Chigwell setting is located very close to Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell Tube stations, making us a convenient setting for commuting parents. Along with an onsite car park.Our BenefitsStarting from £31,000 per annumChildcare 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 coach*Subject to T&Cs*The 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 3 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!INDLEHBright 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!