Bright Horizons
Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Pre-School
Location – Colchester Contract – Full Time | 40 hrs | Mon–Fri Salary – From £29,000 per annum
We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Colchester Nursery. Our beautifully purpose-built setting accommodates up to 108 children, featuring spacious rooms, outdoor garden areas, and excellent public transport links.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s unique development needs.
- Encourage learning, creativity, and milestones through a fun, inclusive approach.
- Foster a safe environment where children can explore, express themselves, and develop a lifelong love for learning.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- A passion for creating inclusive, engaging learning environments.
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and welfare practices.
- Ability to build trustful working relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues.
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Our Benefits
- Salary range: From £29,000 per annum.
- Childcare discount: 50% for your first child (subject to T&Cs).
- Enhanced parental leave and 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and paid Christm`s closure).
- Optional paid extra leave.
- Pension and financial wellbeing support (e.g., 24/7 virtual GP access and early wage payments).
- Professional development programmes including careers coaching.
- Employee recognition programmes, such as "Employee Appreciation Month" and "Awards of Excellence".
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Our Commitment
- Safe recruitment practices including an Enhanced DBS check.
- Over 13 years as a Great Place to Work.
- A culture built on our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork).
- A focus on learning, growth, and staff recognition.
Apply Today
If you want to help nurture the next generation while contributing to a fostering supportive workplace environment, apply now.
Job Code: INDLE4
For support, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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