Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner at their Abbeymore nursery in Reading. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for children, ensuring their development through engaging activities. With a focus on teamwork and support, this role offers competitive salaries and 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 plan

Financial and wellbeing benefits, including virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child safeguarding essential.
• Experience in creating engaging activities for child development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children.
• Create a safe environment for expression and learning.
• Work closely with parents/carers to build trust.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Reading

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 Abbeymore nursery.

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
• 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 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

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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