Early Years Practitioner Supply

Thrive Childcare & Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully funded training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Outdoor learning and nature-based play

Job summary

Thrive Childcare & Education is seeking an Early Years Practitioner on a supply/zero-hour contract at Holyrood Salford Royal Nursery. The role offers flexible hours and on-the-job experience with fully funded training to help your career in Early Years.

Salary is £12.80ph–£13.45ph (unqualified–qualified) with a focus on safeguarding, play-based learning, and outdoor/nature-inspired activities across ages 3 months to 5 years.

Qualifications

• Provide safe, engaging learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Support daily routines, activities, and holiday cover.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of children.

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

Education

Early Years qualification desirable

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Supply

Holyrood Salford Royal Nursery | £12.80ph (Unqualified)-£13.45ph (qualified) Zero Hour Contract - Flexible Hours

About Us

At Thrive Childcare and Education, children come first every time - and we know that begins with our incredible team.

Our Holyrood Salford Royal Nursery is a beautifully designed, purpose-built setting located directly opposite Salford Royal Hospital. With easy access to the M60 and great public transport links, we provide a warm, homely, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether you're qualified, unqualified, returning to childcare after a break, or looking for a new career, we'd love to hear from you! We'll support you with flexible hours, on-the-job experience, and fully funded training to help you grow your career in Early Years.

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 & Safeguarding

At 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