Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner L3
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Early Years Practitioner L3
Early Years Practitioner – Bright Horizons New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool
About the Role
Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification and experience) Location – New Southgate, London
Are you seeking a role within an organisation rooted in HEART: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? An environment where you thrive, are supported, and contribute meaningfully to children’s development with pride—where you can confidently say, “I did that”?
We are hiring an Early Years Practitioner for our 58-place nursery, rated “Good” by Ofsted, located in North London. Our facility offers convenient transport links—walkable to New Southgate Overground Station (with connections to Piccadilly and Overground) and near bus routes 221/382.
Benefits
Our employment package includes:
- 50% discounted childcare fees for the first child*
- Enhanced parental leave entitlements
- 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave subject to terms & conditions
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Wellbeing and financial benefits, such as:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early wage access
- Career development support
- Access to a professional development programme and a careers coach
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Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will design, deliver and evaluate engaging activities for children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), fostering their growth towards developmental milestones. Your responsibilities include:
- Planning and customising activities tailored to each child’s needs.
- Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment to encourage creativity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Supporting children to express themselves freely while optimising their educational progress.
- Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and carers for consistent, nurturing childcare.
Requirements
We are seeking candidates who:
- Hold a valid and relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification.
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for creating supportive, fun, and inclusive learning spaces.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Evidence strong safeguarding and child protection awareness, including:
- Comply with our safer recruitment practices for the role, including an enhanced DBS check prior to confirmation.
- Commit to relating with children, colleagues, and families with trust, empathy, and professionalism.
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We are an inclusive employer and offer reasonable adjustments for applicants. However, all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Bright Horizons
Since 2006, Bright Horizons has been widely recognised as a “Great Place to Work”. Now, we’re looking to empower an individual who shares our mission of making a lasting positive impact across generations.
Join us at New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool—apply today!
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If you experience application difficulties, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com for assistance. We look forward to receiving your application!
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