Job Overview
Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool – 51 Centenary Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6AU.
Salary: £27,300 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience). Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £27,300 per annum with annual reviews
* Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
* Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
* Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
* Development programme access at every stage of your career, with opportunities across the network of nurseries
* Access to the Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
* Employee Appreciation, including annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
Responsibilities
* Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to encourage development toward key milestones.
* Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
* Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (essential).
* Previous experience working with children, ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar.
* Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
* Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents.
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
EEO & Additional Information
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.
Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS in this sector.
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