EarlyYearsPractitioner

**Nursery – Bright Horizons Stourton** **Salary** – £28,072.60 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience) **Location – Stourton, Leeds** 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 Stourton nursery. This is an Ofsted rated "Outstanding" nursery. **Our Benefits** * £28,072.60 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 *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 to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer rec