Early Years Practitioner level 3
Location: Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DB
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours
Salary: £26,712 - £31,800 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Our Bright Horizons Weybridge is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' and is situated in Weybridge, Surrey. The nursery consists of tailored, home-based areas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, in addition to featuring a lovely outdoor space, complete with tricycles and age-appropriate equipment!
If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart with a passion for teaching and developing little minds, our Nursery Nurse opportunity would be perfect for you.
Why Bright Horizons?
We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing
* Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
* Observing, tracking, and reflecting on learning.
* Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times.
* Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment on a day-to-day basis.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Career development opportunities across our network of nurseries.
* Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, utility, and days out!
* Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team.
* External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.
* Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development.
What we’re looking for
* Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
* Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant, 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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults.
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* 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. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we’re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.
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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