Early Years Practitioner
Recruitment agency
- Full Time
- £21,759
- Posted 30 Jul 2026
- Ref 66d293ab
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At a glance
This Early Years Practitioner role is based in Cambridge. The position is full time and pays £21,759.
Job summary
- Salary
- £21,759
- Location
- Cambridge
- Contract
- Full Time
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5326576358
About the role
Nursery – Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum
Location – Cambridge
*Welcome Bonus - £1,000* T&Cs apply
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 Wolfson Court Nursery which is nestled in a secluded area near the city centre. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, with on-site parking, proximity to the M11 and A14, and just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
*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 2/3 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.
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!
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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!
About Bright Horizons Family Solutions
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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Trust & transparency
- Posted
- 30/07/2026
- Last checked
- 30/07/2026
- Job reference
- 66d293ab
- Advertised by
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5326576358
- Expires
- 28/09/2026
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