Nursery: Bright Horizons Basingstoke Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: starting from £27,010 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Join our team at Basingstoke and receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.
We’re looking for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool, situated within walking distance to the Town Centre with a super easy bus route.
The nursery has stunning expansive gardens, a dedicated children’s kitchen, 7 base rooms, large on‑site parking, staff children attend and flexible shifts. There is also a large staff room to relax in, training opportunities, wellbeing is at the heart of the Nursery, and a robust supportive induction programme.
Our Benefits
* Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
* Enhanced parental leave
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
* Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
* Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each of your key children, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
What we’re looking for
* Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
* Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
* Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
* Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
* Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
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.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
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