Bright Horizons
Education
EarlyYearsPractitioner
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“Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons. Skills: Early Years education, Child development. Plan engaging activities. Create engaging activities”
Industry & Context.
Enhanced DBS check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Nice to Have
50% childcare discount for first child
What You'll Do.
Plan engaging activities
Create engaging activities
Implement engaging activities
Reflect on engaging activities
Tailor activities to key children
Encourage development towards key milestones
Create a safe environment
Allow children freedom to express themselves
Engage children's minds
Foster a lifelong love of learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working partnerships with colleagues; Working partnerships with parents/carers
Full Job Description
**Nursery –** Bright Horizons Didsbury **Salary** – £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location** – Didsbury, Manchester 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 Didsbury nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rating "Outstanding" and is located in the heart of Didsbury Village, closer to bus and tram links. **Our Benefits** * £29,203.20 per annum (full time equivalent) * 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: Full time and part time available *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 _Bright Horizons is committed t
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