Early Years Practitioner - Lunch cover

Bright Horizons; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organisation in Bolton is looking for an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover. The role requires planning engaging activities for children's development in a safe and inclusive environment. An ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for fostering a love of learning. Competitive pay of £12.94 per hour and various benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Responsibilities

• Plan and create engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bolton

Salary – £12.94 p/h

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!