<div><h3>Overview</h3><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><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><p>Were looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Portswood nursery. At Bright Horizons Portswood, we provide a nurturing, home‑from‑home environment with a strong focus on childrens wellbeing, development, and school readiness. Our setting offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a large natural garden, and is part of a well‑established organisation committed to high‑quality care, professional development, and strong teamwork.</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Full and relevant Level 3 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</li><li>Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach</li><li>Subject to T&Cs</li></ul></div>