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Home > Work With Us > > Nursery Practitioner - Unqualified

Nursery Practitioner - Unqualified

  • Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH3 7PZ
  • £12.80 to £12.80 Per Hour
  • Permanent * Part time

  • Posted: Friday, September 18, 2026
    Closing: Friday, January 1, 2027
  • HB1686800CheNPLA

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    Nursery Practitioner – Unqualified

    Required at: Thrive Cotton Lane!

    Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

    £12.80 per hour

    Whether you’re returning to your Early Years career after a break, looking for a change of career, or simply feel that childcare is the right path for you — we want to hear from you!

    At Thrive, our children always come first, but we look after our colleagues too. As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play an important role in helping our children learn, grow and thrive, and we’ll make sure you feel valued as part of our team.

    What We Offer

    • Earn an Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals

    • Birthday Holiday & Wellbeing Day Off – an additional 2 days of paid leave!

    • Christmas Week Closure & Christmas Shopping Vouchers

    • Company-Supplied & Branded Outdoor Jackets

    • Up to 85% Off Childcare – T&Cs apply

    • Cash Health Plans – cashback on dental treatment & health services

    • High Street & Gym Membership Discounts

    • Free Face-to-Face Counselling Sessions

    • Long Service Awards

    • Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards – cash incentive

    • Personal Progression & Career Opportunities

    • DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive

    • Plus many more amazing benefits!

    About the Role

    As an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting our experienced nursery team in the day-to-day care, learning and development of young children.

    You will help to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn and develop essential skills. Working alongside our experienced practitioners, you’ll build positive relationships with children and families and help make every day a special one.

    No formal Early Years qualification? That’s okay! We welcome people from a range of backgrounds who have a genuine passion for working with children and are keen to develop their skills and experience within Early Years.

    As part of our long-standing and experienced team at Thrive Childcare, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow and progress your career while making a real difference to the children in our care.

    As part of our mission to create a better world, we provide settings optimised for children to learn, explore and be happy.

    A Little About Us

    Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland.

    Our teams are friendly, fun and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team!

    We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people. We recognise individual potential and provide opportunities for progression and promotion.

    With over twenty years of experience managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we’d love to welcome you to our growing family!

    Our Values

    Children First Every Time | Deliver Every Day With Passion | Be A Positive Role Model | Teamwork


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