Early Years Practitioner
Nursery – Bright Horizons Wandsworth Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – Starting from £28,745.60 / £29,868.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Wandsworth, 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 Wandsworth Nursery, situated in Wandsworth and located close to Clapham Junction Overground station, aswell as onsite parking. This role is based in the Baby Room.
The 68-place setting has 5 well-resourced rooms, and an excellent garden area featuring a mud kitchen, and bikes and scooters for the children to enjoy. The nursery is also situated close by to many local parks where the children can enjoy even more outdoor learning and exploring!
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 2/3 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.
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.
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