P/T Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Watford seeks an Early Years Practitioner to work part-time, focusing on creating engaging learning activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Join an organization that values honesty, teamwork, and professional growth, while enjoying generous benefits like childcare discounts and flexible shift options.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment to foster a love of learning.
• Tailor activities to 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 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery

Salary – £13.82 - £14.36 per hour (Dependant on experience/qualifications)

Location - Watford WD18

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 part time permanent early years practitioner to join the team working 32 hours a week over 4 days! The nursery supports children from 3 months to 5 years and has 4 age designated rooms filled with imagination stations, arts and crafts spaces, sensory corners, and a beautiful outdoor space!

• 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
• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 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

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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom