Early Years Practitioner - Guildford, United Kingdom - Bright Horizons

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    Nursery : Bright Horizons Guildford Boxgrove Day Nursery and Preschool

    Salary: £23,293 - £31,366 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

    Hours: Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours

    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.

    Our Bright Horizons Guildford Boxgrove is Ofsted rated GOOD, and is situated close to A3 and train lines.

    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;

  • £21, £28, dependant on qualification/s and experience)
  • Career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to 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
  • This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

    We look forward to receiving your application