<div><p><b>Salary</b>: Level2: £27,009.60 – £27,823.80 per annum (depending on qualification and experience). Level3: £28,072.60 – £33,020.50 per annum (depending on qualification and experience).</p><p><b>Location</b>: Otterbourne.</p><h3>Role</h3><p>As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, encouraging development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities.</li><li>Create a safe and stimulating environment for all children.</li><li>Reflect on practice and adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and parents/carers to support child development.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Full and relevant Level3 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></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.</li><li>Possibility to purchase additional leave (subject to T&Cs).</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early access to wages.</li><li>Professional development programme access at every career stage, including a careers coach.</li></ul><p>Subject to T&Cs.</p><p>We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.</p><p>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></div>