Early Years Practitioner - Lunch cover

TN United Kingdom; Sale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their Outstanding-rated nursery in Sale. This part-time role involves creating engaging activities tailored to children's development while fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, the nursery offers competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive environment. If you have a Level 3 qualification and a love for making learning fun, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Discounted childcare (50%)

Up to 33 days holiday

Access to Smart Health

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience working with children as a Nursery Nurse or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, health, and safety.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Sale, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Salary: £26,334.00 - £31,350.00 (full time equivalent / dependent once qualifications and experience)

Location: Sale, Manchester

We are looking for a part time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Nursery in Sale.

This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.

This is a lunch cover role that is 16 hours per week.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

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We look forward to receiving your application!