Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover) L3
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Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover) L3
Nursery – Early Years Practitioner (Bright Horizons Wimbledon Day Nursery and Preschool)
Salary & Location
- Salary: Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (Full-time equivalent – Pro-rata as needed), based on qualification/experience
- Location: Wimbledon, London
Situated near:
- Wimbledon Station & South Wimbledon Tube Station (8-min walk)
- Merton Park Tram Stop
- Bus routes: Routes 152, 163, 164, 53, 131, and 93, providing links to: Surbiton, Kingston, Putney, Tooting, Mitcham, Balham, Clapham, Streatham, Richmond, and beyond.
- Car parking available for driving staff
About the Organisation
Are you seeking a workplace that embodies HEART principles? Here at Bright Horizons Wimbledon, our culture thrives on: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Benefit from a supportive environment where you can:
- Be authentic
- Grow professionally
- Make a meaningful impact on children’s futures
About the Nursery
The Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Bright Horizons Wimbledon Nursery offers:
- A dedicated children’s kitchen
- An ICT room
- Four expansive outdoor learning areas for children aged from infants to early school years.
The role is for lunch cover in the Baby Room.
The Role: Early Years Practitioner
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Your responsibilities include:
- Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging, tailored activities for children, in line with individual milestones.
- Foster an inclusive, sweet, safe environment where children can:
- Express themselves freely
- Engage minds creatively
- Develop a lifelong love of learning
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Delivery:
- Align activities with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure holistic development.
- Child Safety & Welfare:
- Adhere to strict safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Build trusting partnerships with families and colleagues.
- Diverse & Inclusive Environments:
- Lead fun, research-backed learning experiences suitable for mixed abilities.
- Team Collaboration:
- Support teamwork in an open, creative space.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Level 3 or above in Early Years (e.g., CACHE, City & Guilds).
- Experience:
- Prior experience with young children in a care/educational setting preferred.
- Personal Traits:
- Passion for early years education.
- Dedication to ensuring each child’s unique needs are met.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge.
Work Commitments
Lunch halts ( shifts not eligible for regular hours in the description).
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Bright Horizons Commitments
- Safeguarding: All roles undergo safer recruitment practice, including an enhanced DBS check.
- Inclusivity: Encouraging applications from diverse ages and backgrounds.
- Reasonable adjustments available for applicants.
- Non-Negotiable: Enhanced DBS requirement applies for all staff.
Why Work Here?
- Join a Top-Rated Employer: Nominated Great Place to Work annually since 2006.
- Life-Changing Impact: Shape the future of the next generation.
Next Steps
Apply immediately — we’d love to hear from you!
Need help with your application? Email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
*Benefits
- Childcare Discount: 50% off for your first child’s care.*
- Parental Leave: Enhanced policies to support new parents.
- Leave Entitlement: 20 days + bank holidays + paid Christmas closure*. Option to purchase additional leave.
- Pension: Salary-linked support.
- Wellbeing & Finance:
- 24/7 virtual GP access.
- Early wage access.
- Career Growth:
- Professional Development at every stage (mentorship included).
- Access to a careers coach.
*Subject to terms and conditions.
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