Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3)
Location: Partington Day Nursery, Central Road Partington M31 4FL
Working pattern: Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm
Working hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary range: Band 2 (£25,185 - £25,583)
Interviews: Monday 13 October 2025
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Expires: 28/09/2025
About the Role
Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3)
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join us at Partington Day Nursery. The role will involve supporting the quality of early education and care for children and families accessing the nursery by providing high quality learning opportunities combined with care. It involves working with children and their families from an increasingly diverse community to ensure all needs are met in a warm and welcoming environment. You will be part of an experienced, professional team, working with other professionals from outside the nursery and keeping records up to date. You will be a key person for a group of children to enable them to reach their potential through positive relationships, experiences and opportunities.
About you
You will have experience of working in an early years setting. You must hold a minimum level 3 relevant early years qualification in childcare. You will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years Inspection framework and be able to put the principles into practice throughout the early years. You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice that is applied in your work with children and families. You will be able to form positive relationships with children and families. You will be committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that the needs of children and families are met in an ever-evolving high quality setting. You will be a team player who values and respects the contributions of others. You will be a good communicator and passionate about working with children.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
Benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
Right to Work and Privacy
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If in doubt, please visit GOV.UK. Please note we are not a licensed sponsor and we won’t be able to support with your work visa.
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Central Road, Partington, Trafford, M31 4FL
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