<div><h3>Role Summary</h3><p>Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool, Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Essex. Salary: Starting £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience). Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to encourage development towards key milestones.</li><li>Create a safe environment that allows children freedom of expression, mindset stimulation and a lifelong love of learning.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Requirements</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>Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.</li><li>Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.</li><li>Subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Childcare discount of 50% for the first child.</li><li>Enhanced parental leave and 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase additional leave.</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Financial and well‑being benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages.</li><li>Professional development programme and access to a careers coach.</li></ul><h3>EEO Statement</h3><p>Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer and welcomes people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments requested by applicants.</p><h3>Legal Notice</h3><p>Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.</p></div>