Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3) NEW Trafford Council Posted yesterday Trafford £25,185[...]

Job Title

Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3)

Location

Partington Day Nursery, Central Road Partington M31 4FL

Salary Range

Band 2 (£25,185 to £25,583)

Living Wage Employer

Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.

Working Pattern

Monday‑Friday between 8am and 6pm

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Contract Type

Permanent

Application Deadline

Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview Date

Thursday 4th December 2025

Interview Type

In person

Contact Details

To find out more about the role, or to arrange a short visit to the nursery, please call Carolann Loghan 0161 912 2210 or email partington.nursery@trafford.gov.uk

About the Role

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

• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Hold a minimum level 3 relevant early years qualification in childcare.
• Good working knowledge of the EYFS and Early Years Inspection framework, and ability to put the principles into practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice applied in work with children and families.
• Ability to form positive relationships with children and families.
• Committed to ongoing professional development to ensure the needs of children and families are met.
• Team player who values and respects contributions of others.
• 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. The council offers 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.

Recruitment Policy

If you are applying under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you need to show that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section. You may be given the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, talent and abilities at an interview or other form of assessment.

Other Relevant Information

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. For this opportunity, you must prove you have the right to work in the UK. We are not a licensed sponsor and cannot support work visas.

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