Nursery Practitioner Level 2 - Atherton

Partou Childcare; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount for you & IMMDM

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave 23 days + bank

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support – free plan

Shopping discounts across retail, etc.

Buddy Bonus – referral bonus

Job summary

Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-school, located in Atherton, is hiring a Level 2 Early Years practitioner to join full-time, 40 hours per week. You will support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS, providing caring, safe, and inclusive care while collaborating with families and staff.

This role emphasizes safeguarding, continuous professional development, and delivering high-quality early years education in a supportive Partou environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Early Years Practitioner L2.
• Help children engage in stimulating activities that support learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Provide exceptional care and compassion towards children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years education

Safeguarding awareness

Childcare teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

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

Atherton, Greater Manchester | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £27,248 per hour

About The Role

Partou Footprints 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

• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays!
• 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.