Early Years Practitioner — Flexible Hours, Funded Training

Thrive Childcare and Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully funded training and development

Career progression within Thrive

Welcoming, supportive team environment

Outdoor learning and nature-based play

Job summary

Thrive Childcare and Education in Chester is seeking dedicated staff for flexible, zero-hour roles at Thrive Cotton Lane. You’ll provide safe, engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years, help with daily routines and holiday cover, and support a passionate team in a welcoming, outdoor-focused setting.

Qualifications are flexible: unqualified or qualified candidates welcome; training is fully funded, enhancing professional development and safeguarding practice.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children and supporting development.
• Teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of children.
• Early Years qualification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging, and fun learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Support the team in daily routines, activities, and holiday cover.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Reliability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Early Years qualification desirable

Job description

Thrive Childcare and Education in Chester is seeking dedicated staff for flexible, zero-hour roles at Thrive Cotton Lane. You’ll provide safe, engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years, help with daily routines and holiday cover, and support a passionate team in a welcoming, outdoor-focused setting.

Qualifications are flexible: unqualified or qualified candidates welcome; training is fully funded, enhancing professional development and safeguarding practice.