Early Years Practitioner - SEND Support

Nursery – Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £29,869 per annum FTE

Contract - Permanent | Part Time | 21 hrs (with possible increase to 28 hrs funding dependent)

Location – Canary Wharf

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 seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our Columbus Courtyard nursery, primarily supporting two children across the Rising 3’s and Preschool rooms. While experience in supporting children with social and communication needs (such as using Makaton or visual aids) is desirable, it’s not essential as full training will be provided.

Our Benefits

• From £29,869 per annum FTE
• 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: 21 hours (Tues/Weds/Thurs 10-5 or 9-4) with potential to increase to 28 hours to include Mon on same shift pattern.

*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 [email protected] and we will be happy to help.