Early Years Practitioner Supply

Thrive Childcare and Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Outdoor learning environment

Job summary

Thrive Childcare and Education is hiring at Holyrood Castleton Nursery in Rochdale for flexible, zero-hours roles in early years. The role supports safe, engaging learning for children aged 3 months to 5 years while offering training and career progression.

Unqualified or qualified candidates are welcome; full training is provided, with a team that values outdoor learning and safeguarding. Join a welcoming nursery that prioritises children first and works around your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging learning experiences for young children.
• Support daily routines, activities, and holiday cover.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote health and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Passion for working with youngChildren

Teamwork

Reliability

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Early Years qualification (desirable)

Job description

Holyrood Castleton Nursery | From £12.80ph (unqualified)- £13.45ph (qualified)
Zero Hour Contract - Flexible HoursAbout Us At Thrive Childcare and Education, everything we do starts with putting children first — and that begins with our incredible people.
Our Holyrood Castleton Nursery is a stunning, nature-inspired nursery set in a beautiful, detached house surrounded by over an acre of land. With large, airy rooms and endless opportunities for outdoor exploration, we’re proud to provide a truly unique learning environment where children can connect with nature every day.
Whether you’re qualified, unqualified, returning to childcare after a break, or exploring a brand-new career path, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll provide all the training and support you need to grow in your Early Years journey.
Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression within Thrive
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• Work in a nursery that celebrates outdoor learning and a nature-based approach

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Teamwork and reliability
• Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children

Inclusion & SafeguardingAt Thrive, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and regular safeguarding training.
Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork