EarlyYearsPractitioner

**Nursery –** Bright Horizons Hyde Park Day Nursery & Preschool, St. James Church, 6 Gloucester Terrace, Hyde Park, London, W2 3UD **Salary** – £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) **Hours** : Full time, Monday - Friday **Location** – Hyde Park, W2 3UD 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 Hyde Park Nursery which is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Lancaster Gate tube station and less than a 15-minute walk from Paddington Station. **Our Benefits** * £31,158.40 per annum * 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 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 an