Early Years Practitioner

at  Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Nursery: Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £26,334.00 - £31,350.00 (dependent once qualifications and experience)
Location: Trafford, Manchester, M16
We are looking for a part time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Trafford Nursery. This role is 16 hours per week, working Monday and Friday.
Our Bright Horizons Trafford is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and is situated in Greater Manchester. The Nursery offers a large garden with plenty of themed spaces for children to improve their motor skills and expand their curiosity. Each age group also has free flow access to their own outdoor decking space.

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, 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