Childcare Practitioner

Anonymous; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant childcare provider in Stockport is seeking motivated childcare practitioners to deliver meaningful experiences for children. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and ideally have over 3 years of experience in the sector. Responsibilities include facilitating creative activities, supporting families, and maintaining high-quality childcare standards. A positive, collaborative environment awaits those who thrive in teamwork and have the initiative to bring new ideas. The role offers numerous benefits including free health programmes and company events.

Benefits

Free childcare during holidays

20% friends & family discount at holiday camps

Ongoing training & CPD

Health & wellness programme

Company pension

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Childcare Certification.
• Preferably 3+ years experience in childcare.
• Ability to bring new ideas and working methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities like arts & crafts and science experiments.
• Support key children and their families.
• Provide high-quality childcare.
• Work with core values in mind.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Passionate about childcare

Initiative

Communication

Education

Level 3 or above in an Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a company where play, learning, and purpose come together? School of Play is expanding, and they're searching for motivated childcare practitioners who bring energy, initiative, and heart to everything they do. If you thrive in a positive, collaborative environment and are excited about delivering meaningful experiences for children and families, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

School of Play is a vibrant, fast‑growing company founded in 2019 with a team of passionate individuals focused on providing outstanding levels of service and care to all of our families.

Benefits

• Regular company events.
• Free childcare for own children during school holidays (Children ages 3.5 - 11 years).
• 20% friends & family discount at holiday camps.
• Free health & wellness programme (includes counselling).
• Ongoing training & CPD.
• Being part of a positive culture that has teamwork, passion, and integrity at the heart of it.
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Requirements

• Level 3 or above in an Early Years Qualification (E.g. Childcare, PGCE, QTS, NVQ).
• Preferably 3+ years experience working in the sector.
• Passionate about this line of work.
• Someone with a lot of initiative that can bring new ideas and ways of working to our company.

Experience

Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

Level 3 Childcare Certification (required)

Responsibilities

• Delivering activities such as arts & crafts, science experiments, food making, imagination sessions, and much more.
• Supporting key children & their families.
• Providing high-quality childcare.
• Working with our core values in mind.
• Attending weekly meetings & monthly training sessions.

Setting Hours

Term‑time: 41 weeks per year. Availability: #removed# hours per week. Breakfast Club: 7:15am – 9am. After School Club: 3:00pm – 6pm. Weekly meetings and training.

School holidays: 11 weeks per year. 35 or 43.75 hours per week (optional). Holiday Club: 8am – 5:30pm. Paid at holiday camp rate (£#removed# per hour).

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more our client would love to hear from you! Please attach an up to date copy of your CV to the link provided and they will be in contact.