Early Years Practitioner

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time
Company Overview

Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality childcare services, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for children and their families.

Salary and Benefits

As an Early Years Practitioner, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from £13.09 to £13.59 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience. In addition to a rewarding hourly rate, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
  • Discounted childcare of 40% for the first child (terms and conditions apply)
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
  • Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
  • Development program access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Employee appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence galas
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our nursery staff, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) by engaging children in entertaining and educational play and activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones, and ensuring their safety throughout the day.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands, such as maintaining hygiene standards and preparing rooms. Your role will also involve promoting and ensuring child welfare, protection, health, and safety, as well as safeguarding.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making learning fun and engaging for each child, able to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults, and has a sound understanding of child protection and the safeguarding of children. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in this role, as you will need to work as part of a larger team to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment.

Requirements and Qualifications

We are open to candidates with previous experience working with children, although it is not essential. Relevant qualifications or experience include:

  • Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nanny, Childminder, or similar roles
  • Prior experience in childcare or education
  • Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults
  • Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding
  • Flexibility and adaptability
Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. If your values align with ours, you would be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We have been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006 and have achieved recognition for being a Great Place for Wellbeing and a Great Place for Women.

In addition, our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 to support the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations. Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year.

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