Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's individual needs, fostering their development and love for learning. The nursery is conveniently located with excellent transport links, and the organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment where you can truly make a difference. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive culture driven by HEART principles, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while impacting the next generation positively.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and child protection

Creating inclusive learning environments

Building trust with parents and colleagues

Education

Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons VIP Client Nursery, Shoe Lane, EC4A 4AU

Salary – Starting from £28,745.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Shoe Lane, EC4A 4AU

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our VIP Client nursery based in Shoe Lane, EC4A 4AU.

The nursery is conveniently located with excellent transport links to Chancery Lane Station (Central Line) - just a 5 minute walk, as well as Farringdon Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines), just a 10 minute walk, and Blackfriars Station (Circle & District Lines) also just a short 10 minute walk away.

Our Benefits

• Starting salary of £28,745.60 per annum
• 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 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.