Nursery Practitioner - Supply

Thrive Childcare & Education; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Outdoor learning and nature-based

Job summary

Thrive Childcare & Education’s Holyrood Salford Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a supply role on a zero hour contract with flexible hours. You’ll provide engaging learning experiences for ages 3 months to 5 years and support daily routines, with fully funded training offered to grow your childcare career.

Join a welcoming team that embraces outdoor learning and a nature-based approach, with opportunities for progression and a supportive environment opposite Salford Royal

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children.
• Teamwork and reliability.
• Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

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 young children

Teamwork

Reliability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Early Years qualification (desirable)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Supply

Holyrood Salford Nursery | £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 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