Part-Time Early Years Practitioner — 20h Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (GP, early wage)

Career development programme

Shift options: 20 hours over 5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons Milford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover at Milford Nursery in Staffordshire. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11:00–15:00, with a 20-hour week option across five days and a starting pay of £13.50 per hour dependent on qualification and experience.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities, ensure a safe environment, and help children develop towards key milestones while fostering a 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 safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Early years experience

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Bright Horizons Milford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover at Milford Nursery in Staffordshire. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11:00–15:00, with a 20-hour week option across five days and a starting pay of £13.50 per hour dependent on qualification and experience.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities, ensure a safe environment, and help children develop towards key milestones while fostering a love of learning.