<div><p>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.</p><h3>Our Culture</h3><p>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 are looking for a full time Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Pre School based in our baby room.</p><h3>Safety and Compliance</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification</li><li>Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments</li><li>Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection</li><li>Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Childcare discount of 50% for first child</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave</li><li>Pension</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more</li><li>Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach</li><li>Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days</li><li>Subject to T&Cs</li></ul></div>