Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Thrive Childcare & Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their award-winning ECO-friendly setting. This role involves planning engaging activities that promote children's development while fostering open communication with families. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification and share a love for the outdoors, as the position emphasizes outdoor learning through a Forest School approach. Join a dynamic team committed to making every day special for children and enjoy numerous benefits, including career progression opportunities and additional perks that truly recognize your contributions.

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 Counseling Sessions

Long Service Awards

Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards

Personal Progression Career Opportunities

DBS Registration Paid For

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualified in accordance with government guidelines.
• Experience in planning and conducting child development activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities for children's development.
• Maintain open communication with families about children's progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment.

Skills

Planning Activities

Communication with Families

Child Development Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Required at:

Smarties Nature Kindergarten!

Part Time & Full Time Hours Available!

From £12.40 to £12.60 Per Hour

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 Counseling 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 qualified in accordance with the government guidelines.

Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities available!

A Little About Us:

We love to get outside and play at our award-winning ECO-friendly setting at Smarties Nature Kindergarten! We have an established Forest School which provides opportunities for outdoor learning across all areas of the curriculum. As an Early Years Educator at Smarties, 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 individuals’ 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