Nursery Practitioner Level 2 - Ellesmere Port

Partou Childcare; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Professional training

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension

Annual leave 23 days + holidays

Birthday leave

Health & wellbeing

Discounts

Buddy referral bonus

Job summary

Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school in Ellesmere Port is hiring a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner on a full-time 40-hour per week contract. You will support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS, delivering engaging activities with care and inclusivity.

Join a caring team at Partou, with opportunities for professional training through Partou Academy, a welcome bonus, enhanced annual leave, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in stimulating activities to support learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Provide exceptional care and compassion and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years

Childcare experience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner L2 – Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £13.10 an hour + £1,000 Welcome Bonus

About The Role

Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a Level 2 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Early Years Practitioner L2. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year, T&Cs apply)
• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children's learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.