Bright Horizons UK

Early Years Practitioner

In short

This role involves planning, creating and delivering engaging early years activities tailored to individual children's development milestones, while fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. The employer is Bright Horizons, a nursery operator, hiring for its Southampton Day Nursery. It requires a full Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding/child protection, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Nursery – Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery
Salary – From £28,072.60 - £33,020.50 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Southampton
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 Bright Horizons Southampton Day 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
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
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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