Early Years Practitioner

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Nursery: Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £27,231.95 - £28,274.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Southfields, London
We are looking for a full time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Southfields Nursery, situated between Southfields underground station and Earlsfield overground station with easy commuting links.
Our Bright Horizons Southfields is Ofsted rated ‘Good’, with beautiful garden space for them to explore and grow their own plants!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Full and Relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• 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
• 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.

• 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