Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Chipping Barnet, Bexleyheath, London, Eltham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected childcare provider in Barnet is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and implement engaging activities for children, promoting their development towards key milestones. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. The role offers a starting salary of £28,392 per annum, 50% childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Starting salary of £28,392

Childcare discount of 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years.
• Capability to create inclusive learning environments.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Passion for creating fun learning environments

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £28,392.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Working Pattern: 46 weeks per year | Closed over summer

Location – Barnet, North London.

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 Norfolk Lodge Montessori nursery. Situated with an onsite car park and isn't directly accessible via public transport.

Our Benefits

• Starting £28,392.00 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 options: 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.