<div><h3>About the Role</h3><p>Early Years Practitioner – Part‑time (20 hours per week, Mon‑Fri) at Bright Horizons WoodLand Nursery, Gaydon, Warwickshire (CV35). Salary ranges from £13.50 to £14.04 per hour, depending on qualification and experience. The nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and serves children aged 3 months to 5 years in age‑based rooms, a bright outdoor play area, and cosy learning spaces.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support their development toward key milestones.</li><li>Create a safe, creative, and inclusive environment that encourages children to express themselves and foster a lifelong love of learning.</li><li>Support children during the lunch‑time period and collaborate with colleagues to maintain smooth daily routines.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Experience</h3><ul><li>Full and relevant Level2 or Level3 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>Ability to build trusting relationships and strong working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.</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 (additional leave can be purchased).</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early wage access.</li><li>Professional development programme for all career stages, including access to a careers coach.</li></ul><h3>Workplace & Values</h3><p>Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer welcoming people from all ages and backgrounds. We are 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>Equal Opportunity</h3><p>We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.</p></div>