Nursery Practitioner - Sen Support

Bright Horizons; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of £31,158.40

Childcare discount of 50% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 GP

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery in Upminster, RM14 2HX, is looking for a full-time Level 3 SEN Support Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's development within a warm, inclusive setting.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, a passion for play-based learning, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding skills, and the ability to build trusting partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for each child.
• Foster a safe environment that supports expression and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent partnership

Inclusive learning

Early Years qualification

Education

Level 3 EY Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool, 105 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London, RM14 2HX
Salary: Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification(s)/experience)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
Location: Upminster, RM14 2HX

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 are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified SEN Support Nursery Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery situated in Upminster, RM14 2HX.

Our Benefits

• Starting salary of £31,158.40
• 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

*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 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

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.