Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery – Early Years Practitioner (Baby Room) at Bright Horizons Basildon
Location Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG (Onsite car park, close to Basildon Station)
Salary Starting from £28,072.60 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Working Hours Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Shift flexibility: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days)
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping futures? We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Basildon nursery, specifically in our Baby Room.
At Bright Horizons, our culture is founded on HEART – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Here, you’ll thrive in an environment where:
- You can be yourself
- You’ll feel fully supported
- You’ll make a lifelong impact on children
Your difference matters to them – and to us.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll be instrumental in fostering engaging, developmental learning for our youngest children. In detail, you’ll:
- Plan, create, and implement activities tailored to each child’s individual milestones and developmental needs.
- Design a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
- Encourage self-expression, cognitive growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Work in collaboration with teams, under delighted families, and within frameworks like the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification.
- A **teaching passion for fun, inclusive, and developmentally aware learning.
- Solid knowledge and application of the EYFS framework.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with both colleagues and parents/carers.
We Also Value
- Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging a whole new age group!
- Positivity and an optimistic outlook that helps transform busy days into impactful developmental moments.
Our Benefits
At Bright Horizons, we believe strong foundations start strong families. That’s why we offer an outstanding benefits package for all our colleagues globally, including you:
✔ Starting salary: £28,072.60 per annum ✔ Flexible shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days ✔ Early years experience: Career progression through structured professional development ✔ Lifelong learning support: Access to a careers coach ✔ Financial incentives:
- 50% childcare discount for one child
- Early wage access ✔ Family-centred leave policies:
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave (minimum), plus public holidays and Christmas closure with payment and optional additional leave purchase ✔ Wellbeing and financial support:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Pension ✔ Generous inheritance from a leading nursery provider:
- Named a Great Place to Work annually since 2006
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Next Steps
Bright Horizons is 100% committed to safeguarding. To formally progress, roles require:
- Premature employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Proof of qualifications confirmation.
We are an inclusive organisation and welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you believe your experience could make a difference—come join us.
Dare to do the work that matters. Apply now: [INDLEM]
Need help? Questions? Email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com – we’d be delighted to help further!
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