Early Years Practitioner

Thrive Childcare & Education; Knutsford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and nurturing environment as an Early Years Practitioner at a well-established kindergarten. In this role, you'll engage with children, plan enriching activities, and work closely with families to support each child's development. This innovative firm values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including extra earnings through referrals, additional paid leave, and personal progression opportunities. If you're passionate about early childhood education and love the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off

Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers

Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets

Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts

Cash Health Plans

High Street And Gym Membership Discounts

Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions

Long Service Awards

Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards

Qualifications

• Must be level 2 or level 3 qualified as per government guidelines.
• Strong understanding of child development and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for children's development.
• Collaborate with families and maintain open communication.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Required at:

The Mere Nature Kindergarten!

Part Time & Full Time Hours Available!

£12.50 Per Hour (L3 Rate of Pay)

£11.50 Per Hour (L2 Rate of Pay)

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About The Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities include planning and conducting activities that cater to our children's development, collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being. Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently!

Essential Criteria:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need to be level 2 / level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines.

A Little About Us:

The Mere Nature Kindergarten is a well-established and trusted nursery on one of the busiest commuter routes in Cheshire. Our property is beautifully designed and is perfect for commuters living locally or travelling to or from Manchester via the A556 or to Warrington via the A50. We have been awarded the Green Flag award for Eco School and encourage our Eco Committee to grow fruit and veg in our allotment space, while making changes wherever we can to make the world a cleaner place too! As a Nursery Practitioner at The Mere, you will love the outdoors and spending time with our wonderful children rummaging through leaves and finding the hidden gems that nature holds!

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first every time | Deliver every day with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork