Early Years Practitioner

Weybridge, Surrey
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Job Description Nursery: Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours

Salary: £26,712 – £31,800 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart, with a passion for teaching and developing little minds – our Nursery Nurse opportunity would be perfect for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

Our Bright Horizons Weybridge is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding, and is situated in Weybridge, Surrey.

The nursery consists of tailored, home-bases for babies, toddlers and preschool, in addition to featuring a lovely outdoor space, complete with tricycles and age appropriate equipment!

What you’ll be doing
Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
Career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!
Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team
External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.
Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development

What we’re looking for
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert._

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,712.00-£31,800.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Private nursery school

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Weybridge EYP