Job Title - Early Years Educator Qualified (Level 3)
Location - Sanyu Day Care, 504 Stretford Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, M16 9AD
Salary range - Band 2 (£25,185 - £25,583 pro-rata)
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern (Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm)
Working hours 36.25 hours per week
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline Sunday 7th September 2025
Interview date Tuesday 16th September 2025
Interview type In person
Contact Details
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, or to arrange a short visit to the nursery, please call Lynne Redshaw 0161 912 2118 or email [email protected]
Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months. To be eligible for payment, you must either:
not have worked in a nursery before, have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months, have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract.
About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a qualified Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join us at Sanyu Day Care. 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.
About the 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.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)
If you are applying under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme then you need to show that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile. 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 - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.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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