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Early Years Practitioner

Brighthorizons

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May 27, 2026

Salary
£28k – £33k
Location
Chandlers Ford - 4570, United Kingdom
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Nursery
Seniority
Mid
Education
Associate
Industry
Education
Category
Education
Environment
Clinical
Source
Workday

Overview

As an Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford, you will plan and implement engaging activities tailored to each child's development, fostering a love of learning in a safe environment. You'll work with children to meet key milestones, maintain health and safety standards, and build strong relationships with parents and colleagues. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, understanding of EYFS, and knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford

Salary – £28,072.60 - £33,020.50per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

LocationChandlers Ford

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful team at Chandlers Ford.  Our Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Nursery is Ofsted rated Good. The staff take every opportunity to go on walks in the countryside that surround the nursery. Exploring the woods and seeing the lakes and nearby horses are all regular experiences at our nursery in Chandler’s Ford.

Our Benefits

  • Childcare discount of 50% for first child

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

  • Pension

  • Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

  • Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

  • Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

  • Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

  • Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

  • Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

INDSH

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

Benefits

Childcare discountEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leavePensionFinancial and wellbeing benefitsProfessional development programme

Licenses & Certifications

Level 3 Early Years QualificationEnhanced DBS Check

Languages

English

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK

Bright Horizons is a leading provider of employer-sponsored childcare and early education services, committed to providing high-quality care and education to children and supporting the development of future generations.

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