Early Years Practitioner - Thursday and Friday
Location: West Hampstead, London NW6 3RU
Time Type: Part time
Posted: 12 Days Ago
Nursery: Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £13.09 - £16.18 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Thursday and Friday
We are looking for a part-time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our 2-3's room in our Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Nursery working Thursday and Fridays.
Our 164-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and set within a Victorian villa, which has been fully refurbished to its original glory. Unlike some London nurseries, our nursery features a fantastic outdoor garden, where our children can play sports, ride bikes on a cycling track with traffic lights, and enjoy sensory experiences! Our nursery also has a full complement of specialist studios, such as arts and music, art, science, and IT!
What we can offer you:
* Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
* Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
* Up to 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
* Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
* Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
* Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005, supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What we’re looking for:
* Full and Relevant Level 3 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 both 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
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
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