Nursery Practitioner - SEN Support

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,657 - 32,581; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to purchase additional leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development program access

Job summary

MP Training and Recruitment is looking for a SEN Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery in Shenfield. This full-time position requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and involves planning engaging activities, ensuring child safety, and fostering development.

Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development program. Ideal candidates will have a passion for creating inclusive learning environments and a strong understanding of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for inclusive learning environments is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• 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 with both colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Position

Nursery – Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery and Preschool, Long Ridings Avenue, Shenfield, Essex, CM13 1DU.

Salary – Starting from £29,619.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience).

Hours – Full Time, 40 hours, Monday – Friday.

Location – Shenfield, Essex, CM13 1DU.

Responsibilities

As a SEN 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 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.

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.
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach.
• Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days (subject to T&Cs).

Equal Opportunities

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.