Part Time Early Years Practitioner (3 or 4 Days)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Barford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner for Barford Nursery. This role involves planning engaging activities and ensuring a safe environment for children's development. The nursery offers excellent benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience in creating engaging activities is important.
• Understanding of safeguarding and EYFS is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children's expression.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £26,936 - £27,996.80 / £12.95 - £13.46 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - 24 or 32 hours per week over 3 or 4 days

Location – Barford, CV35 8EW

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 Part Time Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner working 3 or 4 days per week, to join our wonderful Barford Day Nursery and Preschool. This nursery is situated in a lovely village in Warwick, with other nearby towns including Wellesbourne, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Our 45 place Nursery is proudly rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and due to its cosy village location has a lovely homely feel, including a peaceful garden. It also has some great extra-curricular activities on offer, such as football and music!

Our Benefits

• 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 Scheme
• 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 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

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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