Early Years Practitioner

Company: MP Training and Recruitment
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Location: Brentwood
Job Description:

Salary & Location

Salary – from £29,619.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Coptfold Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BN

Benefits

  • Childcare discount of 50% for first child
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
  • Ability to purchase additional leave (subject to T&Cs)
  • 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

Shift Options

  • 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
  • 24 hours over 3 days
  • 16 hours over 2 days

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.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Full and relevant Level 2 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

Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

EEO Statement

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026