Early Years Practitioner

Thrive Childcare and Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing team dedicated to children's development as an Early Years Practitioner. This role involves planning engaging activities, collaborating with families, and ensuring a supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Thrive Childcare and Education values individual potential, offering career development opportunities and a range of benefits to support staff well-being. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovative education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young children.

Benefits

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure

Company-branded outdoor jackets

Childcare discounts

Cash health plans

Gym membership discounts

Free counselling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly cash incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified according to government guidelines.
• Experience in planning and conducting activities for children's development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Planning Activities

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Early Years Practitioner role at Thrive Childcare and Education

Pay Range Provided by Thrive Childcare and Education

This range is provided by Thrive Childcare and Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Required at:

Holyrood Dryden Street!

Part Time & Full Time Hours Available!

From £12.70 to £13.00 Per Hour

At Thrive, we prioritize our children’s well-being and also support our staff. We offer:

• Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals
• Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off — an additional 2 days paid leave
• Christmas week closure and shopping vouchers
• Company-branded outdoor jackets
• Up to 85% off childcare discounts (T&C apply)
• Cash health plans, including cashback on dental and health services
• High street and gym membership discounts
• Free face-to-face counselling sessions
• Long service awards
• Monthly colleague spotlight rewards with cash incentives
• Career development opportunities
• DBS registration paid for by Thrive

Plus many more benefits!

About The Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities include planning and conducting activities that support children's development, collaborating with families, maintaining open communication, and adhering to regulations. You will engage in ongoing professional development and work with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently.

Essential Criteria:

You need to be Level 3 qualified according to government guidelines. Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities are available.

About Us:

This nursery mainly caters to staff and students of Manchester University, providing childcare for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. Located conveniently near motorway links and just 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester University and Oxford Road, we are committed to being environmentally friendly. Join our passionate team in providing excellent care and receive support for your career growth in the Early Years industry.

Thrive Childcare and Education offers inspiring childcare and education across the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated. We are growing rapidly and value individual potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of experience managing award-winning nurseries and a focus on innovative education, we invite you to join our expanding family.

Core Values:

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