Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.90 to £13.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | 80 Lawton Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent, ST7 2DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thrive Childcare and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll:
Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities tailored to each child’s development
Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child in your care
Collaborate with your team to provide a nurturing, inspiring environment
Engage in ongoing professional development to grow your career
We value creativity, dedication, and a genuine love for working with children. If you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, you’ll fit right in!
Essential Criteria
Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 opportunities also available)
Passion for supporting the growth, learning, and wellbeing of children
Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
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 every time | Deliver every day with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll:
Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities tailored to each child’s development
Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of every child in your care
Collaborate with your team to provide a nurturing, inspiring environment
Engage in ongoing professional development to grow your career
We value creativity, dedication, and a genuine love for working with children. If you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, you’ll fit right in!
Essential Criteria
Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 opportunities also available)
Passion for supporting the growth, learning, and wellbeing of children
Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
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 every time | Deliver every day with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork