Early Years Practitioner

1 day ago

Trumpington CB BA, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Family Solutions Full time

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £31,000per annum

Hours - Full Time | 40 hrs | Mon-Fri

Location – Cambridge

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 Little DISCoveries Nursery which is located in the heart of Cambridge's vibrant Biomedical Campus. Bright Horizons Little Discoveries Day Nursery & Preschool offers early years professionals a modern, purpose-built setting within a brand-new amenities hub. The nursery features spacious rooms tailored to different age groups, and staff benefit from access to on-site facilities including a café and gym—creating a truly supportive and balanced working environment. Commuting is easy, with excellent transport links to central Cambridge and surrounding areas, plus the added convenience of being located within a major employment and research hub.

Our Benefits

  • £31,000 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 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

If you experience any problems, please email and we will be happy to help.

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