Early Years Practitioner

Nursery: Bright Horizons Broadgreen Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: From GBP22,268 - GBP23,108.80 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Liverpool, L14 3LB
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Broadgreen Nursery.
The nursery is Ofsted rated "Good" and is situated in Liverpool on the grounds of the Broadgreen Hospital.
The nursery offers excellent transport links including onsite parking, nearby bus stops for bus routes 7, 102, 204 and 239, and is a short walk from the Broadgreen Train Station.
For this role, we are offering a GBP500 Welcome Bonus _(T&C's apply)_
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Financial 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 out
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why 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 doing
Plan, 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 partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
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, 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 communication techniques 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From GBP23,108.80 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Financial planning services
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Store discount
Transport links
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school
Ability to Commute:
Merseyside, L14 3LB (required)
Work Location: In person