Early Year Practitioner

Salary & Location

Salary Level 2: £27,009 - £27,823 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience). Salary Level 3: £28,072 to £33,020 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience).

Location:

Sonning, Reading.

Early Years Practitioner position at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery boasts a redeveloped, airy environment with a private heated indoor swimming pool and a large garden.

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that encourages children to express themselves and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
• Facilitate small group swimming lessons under the guidance of qualified swimming instructors.

• Full and relevant Level3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to build trust and work partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child* (subject to T&Cs).
• Enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Pension plan.
• Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early access to wages.
• Professional development programme, including access to a careers coach.
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days; 24 hours over 3 days; 16 hours over 2 days.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before appointment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply, and will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.