Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

  • Didcot
  • Bright Horizons
Nursery: Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary: Starting From £25,727.15 - £26,712 (Full time equivalentdependant on qualification/s and experience)Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11We are looking for Part time Level 2 or above qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Didcot Nursery. This role is 20 hours per week, mon-fri, 10:00-14:00The nursery is a purpose built 112 place building offering seven individual home-bases, each tailored to different age groups. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' has a large garden and play area which the children enjoy on a regular basis! We are less than a mile from the centre of Didcot with onsite parking.What we can offer youOur benefits include, but are not limited to;Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviewsDiscounted childcare of 50% for first child (subject to available nursery space)Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional daysSmart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health supportFinancial 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 outDevelopment programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseriesAccess to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader positionEmployee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’sHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWhy 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 - as well 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 you’ll be doingPlan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnershipsPromote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguardingWork with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environmentWhat we’re looking forFull 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 childAbility to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenWe look forward to receiving your application!