Nursery Early Years Practitioner Supply

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and development

Career progression within Thrive

Flexible hours

Enhanced DBS checks

Job summary

Thrive Childcare & Education is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for Holyrood Dryden Street Nursery in Manchester. The role is supplied by flexible, zero‑hour contracts with pay of £12.80 per hour (unqualified) or £13.65 per hour (qualified).

Training and support are provided to develop your Early Years journey and progression within Thrive. You will help deliver safe, engaging activities for children 3 months to 5 years, assist with daily routines, and work collaboratively with staff and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is valued.
• Enhanced DBS checks are required for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging, and fun learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Support the team in daily routines and holiday cover.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Passion for children

Teamwork

Reliability

Safeguarding

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Supply

Holyrood Dryden Street

£12.80ph (Unqualified) - £13.65ph (Qualified)
Zero Hour Contract - Flexible Hours

About Us

Holyrood Dryden Street Nursery primarily supports staff and students from Manchester University, offering care for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. Conveniently located within walking distance of Manchester University and Oxford Road, and close to major motorway links, the nursery is easily accessible for commuters.

We are proud to be an environmentally friendly nursery, committed to making sustainable changes wherever possible to create a cleaner, greener future. As part of our highly skilled and passionate team, you'll help provide exceptional care and engaging learning experiences for our wonderful children.

Whether you're qualified, unqualified, returning to childcare after a break, or exploring a new career, 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 & 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