Nursery Early Years Practitioner Supply - Merseyside

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully funded training

Career progression

Supportive team

Outdoor learning

Job summary

Thrive Childcare and Education is recruiting for Nursery Early Years Practitioner Supply in Liverpool, Merseyside. The role involves providing safe and engaging care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, and supporting the team with daily routines and holiday cover.

We welcome both qualified and unqualified applicants and offer fully funded training, career progression, and a supportive team in a modern nursery setting near Princes Dock.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner Supply - Merseyside

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, GB, L3 8

Application Deadline: 2026-11-05

Employer: Thrive Childcare and Education

Job Title

Nursery Early Years Practitioner Supply - Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom Early Years Supply

Workplace

Thrive Princes Dock

Pay Rate

12.80ph (unqualified) to 13.45 (qualified)

Contract Type

Zero Hour Contract, Flexible Hours

About Us

Holyrood Princes Dock is a well-established nursery located on the waterfront at Princes Dock. Our nursery is easily accessible and has convenient bus links to public transport, making us a perfect option for commuters as the setting also has free onsite parking.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will love spending time with our amazing children in a well-resourced, safe, and secure environment! You will join our highly skilled, and passionate team in providing amazing care to 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

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Holyrood Princes Dock is a well-established nursery located on the waterfront at Princes Dock. Our nursery is easily accessible and has convenient bus links to public transport, making us a perfect option for commuters as the setting also has free onsite parking.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will love spending time with our amazing children in a well-resourced, safe and secure environment! You will join our highly skilled, and passionate team in providing amazing care to 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 will 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