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Bright Horizons

Early Years Practitioner

Hendon London NW4 3DE

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£29,972 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery

Salary – £29,972.80 - £31,158.40 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Permanent | Mon-Fri

Location – Hendon, London

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 Hendon Day nursery. Our Hendon Day Nursery caters for up to 72 children from ages 3 month to 5 years, Each room is full of fun and engaging resources, sensory spaces and imagination stations! The nursery has a wonderful outdoor space with dedicated cycle track for the toddler and preschool room to enjoy! The setting has great transport links and is close to Hendon Tube station.

Our Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave inclusive or bank holidays and 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!

INDCLH

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Original posting on Bright Horizons's site ↗

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