Bright Horizons
Lunch Cover Hours Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – Lunch Cover Role
Bright Horizons Bracknell Day Nursery and Pre-School
Key Details
- Salary: £12.99 to £15.88 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Location: Bracknell, Wokingham Road
- Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (5 days a week, lunch cover shift)
About the Role
At Bright Horizons, we’re driven by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Bracknell nursery and help shape the future of young learners.
In this role, you’ll:
- Plan and deliver engaging, tailored activities to encourage children’s development towards key milestones.
- Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and foster a love for learning.
- Work within a team that values inclusivity, professional development, and employee well-being.
Why Join Bright Horizons?
- Exceptional Benefits:
- 50% childcare discount (for your first child).
- Enhanced parental leave – flexible and family-friendly policies.
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.*
- Option to purchase additional leave* (T&Cs apply).
- Comprehensive pension scheme + financial and wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early access to wages.
- Career Growth:
- Access to professional development programmes and leadership coaching.
- Dedicated training support to help you thrive.
- A Supportive Culture:
- Recognised as a Great Place to Work for the last 13 years.
- Our HEART values ensure professionalism, growth, and diversity are at the core.
- Monthly appreciation recognition, including events like awards ceremonies and fun surprises (like ice cream vans or team lunches).
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Key Responsibilities
As an Early Years Practitioner, your role will include:
- Designing and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities to stimulate children’s learning and development.
- Ensuring safety and wellbeing by adhering to EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) guidelines and safeguarding policies.
- Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support a positive learning environment.
- Reflecting and documenting children’s progress to track achievements and adapt teaching methods.
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A fully qualified Level 3 or higher in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
- A passion for creating fun, inclusive environments that support young children’s growth.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with families and colleagues.
- Experience or willingness to adapt to a fast-paced, child-led care setting.
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We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We’ll consider reasonable adjustments for successful applicants.
Note:
- All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- Candidates are required to complete a reference check.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, email your CV and a brief cover letter to europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com, ensuring to reference INDSM.
For support, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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