About the Role
We are seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities to foster children's development and a love of learning in a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children to encourage development towards milestones.
- Create a safe environment that allows children freedom to express themselves and engage their minds.
- Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.
Requirements
- 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 colleagues and parents/carers.
- This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Skills
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Safeguarding
- Child protection
Location
- Kingston upon Thames
Work Type
- 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
- 24 hours over 3 days
- 16 hours over 2 days
Experience Level
- Dependent on qualification/s and experience
Education Level
- Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Salary/Compensations
- Starting from £31,158.40 per annum
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Ability to 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
About the Company
- Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
- We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
