Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Reigate; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a flexible practitioner to join their innovative team at a charming nursery. This role offers the unique blend of bank work with employee benefits, allowing you to support children's development through engaging activities. Set in a beautiful Victorian house with spacious rooms and a large outdoor area, this nursery is committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment for every child. If you're passionate about making learning enjoyable and want to be part of a company recognized for its supportive culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

40% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

Pension

Financial and Wellbeing Benefits

Professional Development Programme

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Experience working with children in various roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of EYFS through engaging educational activities.
• Work as part of a team to complete essential daily tasks.

Skills

Communication Techniques

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Flexibility and Adaptability

Engaging Children in Learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £12.95/£13.46 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Harpenden

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 flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is set in a beautiful converted Victorian house with seven spacious rooms spread over three floors, including a 'must-see' log cabin nursery room.

The nursery also benefits from a large outdoor play area which the children enjoy regularly! Our Bright Horizons Harpenden Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is situated in Harpenden, just a short distance from the town centre with onsite parking available.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental 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

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

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!