Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner – Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery
Salary: £28,080 - £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday | Permanent Location: Barford, Warwickshire
About the Role
Are you passionate about working in an environment built on Great Place to Work® award-winning values—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—where you can thrive personally and professionnally?
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their team. nestled in a beautifully renovated Victorian school building, the nursery offers a light, spacious, and child-friendly setting. Children enjoy their own fully enclosed gardens and playground, where they can safely explore, play, and learn.
Our nursery enhances children’s development through engaging activities using innovative programmes like Boogie Mites and myHappymind. We foster a supportive and friendly environment where every child’s curiosity and creativity is nurtured.
The Responsibilities
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Plan, design, and implement fun, tailored learning activities to support each child’s development and key milestones
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages confidence, expression, and a lifelong love of learning
- Work closely with colleagues and families to ensure a warm, trusting relationship for every child
- Promote well-being, creativity, and engagement through unique Healthy Hearts and Minds programmes
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About You (Requirements)
We’re looking for a passionate and qualified individual with:
- A valid Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong experience and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Deep passion for creating engaging, fun, and inclusive learning environments
- Safeguarding and child protection expertise
- Great communication skills to build trust with colleagues, parents, and caregivers
- Commitment to a nurturing, play-based approach to learning
Bright Horizons operates in strict compliance with safeguarding policies and adhere to strict recruitment protocols, including:
- Enhanced DBS checks before employment begins
To apply, please check if you meet the requirements and their Bright Horizons careers page.
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Our Benefits
As a valued employee, you’ll receive our full package of benefits, including:
- 50% childcare voucher discount for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave (managing return from maternity/ paternity leave
- 20 days annual leave plus fixed bank holidays, with flexible additional leave purchase*
- Company pension scheme
- Well-being support, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Early salary access
- Financial guidance and wellness resources
- Career development opportunities, including coaching and progression plans
Subject to terms and conditions
Join a Great Place to Work
Bright Horizons has been consistently named one of Britain’s Best Workplaces every year since 2006, offering:
✔ Opportunity to make a difference in young children’s lives ✔ A warm, encouraging learning community ✔ Access to a supportive, inclusive team that values diversity
Apply now to help shape the next generation while growing your career with us!
Any issues applying? Email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com – their team will be happy to help!
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