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Early Years Practitioner – Manchester

Posted: 29-09-2026
Category: Teaching Assistants
Location: Manchester
Type: Full-time / Contract
Salary: £100 - £100 per day

Early Years Practitioner – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Weeks: 38.8 weeks per year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–1:30pm
Contract: Term-time only
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and energetic Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming school in Manchester.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young children and committed to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will:

Hold a Level 3 qualification specialising in Early Years.
Have previous experience of working with Early Years children.
Be caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a positive difference to children's lives.
Have a positive attitude and be committed to working effectively as part of a team.
Be able to use their initiative and step in to assist colleagues when needed.
Be proactive in anticipating challenges and taking appropriate steps to resolve them.
Be highly organised, reliable and enthusiastic about their role.
Be willing to undertake First Aid training if required.

Working Hours This is a 30-hour-per-week, term-time-only position, working Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm, across 38.8 working weeks per year.
How to Apply If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or to apply, please contact:
Nomvula
Email: nomvula@smile-education.co.uk
Telephone: 01642 843793
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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