Part Time Early Years Practitioner (School Hours 10:00-14:00 - NOT term time only)

Nursery : Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool Salary : £24,270.90 - £25,200 per annum (Full time equivalent, dependent on qualification/s and experience) Pay: £11.67 - £12.12 per hour Job Type: Permanent Part Time Mon-Fri 20 hours per week 10:00-14:00 Location: Maidenhead, SL6 We are looking for a part-time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Maidenhead Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Maidenhead, just a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station, and has onsite parking. This role is working Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00. The nursery is a beautiful, 93 place purpose-built setting which opened in 2019. It has 5 spacious and well-equipped rooms including a baby sensory area, and areas specifically for art, construction play and a reading corner. All rooms have access to the large garden area including a patio area which is often used for messy play. This nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good'. 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. _ INDCLH Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £11.67-£12.12 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Day nursery Application question(s): Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in early years/childcare? Work Location: In person