Early Years Practitioner
Thrive Childcare And Education
12.70 £ per year
Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, AB12 3NX
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Thrive Childcare And Education
Thrive Childcare And Education provide childcare services.
Job description from Thrive Childcare And Education
Early Years Practitioner
Required at:
Happitots Cove Bay!
40 Hours Per Week
From £12.70 to £13.00 Per Hour
At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:
- Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
- Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
- Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
- Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
- Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
- Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
- High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
- Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
- Long Service Awards
- Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
- Personal Progression Career Opportunities
- PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!
Plus many more amazing benefits!
About The Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities include planning and conducting activities that cater to our Childrens development, collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being. Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently!
Essential Criteria:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines.
A Little About Us:
Our nursery is housed in a former residential property, with an extension to the rear of the building creating a substantial yet homely nursery setting. We are centrally located providing easy access to main routes and convenient links to public transport services. Happitots Cove Bay has a strong reputation for providing high-quality childcare, and as a Nursery Practitioner, you will work alongside our well established and dedicated team to ensure our children have a wonderful enriching environment to grow and learn in.
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 and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!
Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork
Job insights from Breakroom
Nursery nurses and assistants
Nursery nurses and assistants help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn preschool skills
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support in the nursery or preschool
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and care for children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Thrive Childcare And Education pay early years practitioners enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Okay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Thrive Childcare And Education pay early years practitioners market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
35% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
89% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Thrive Childcare And Education pay early years practitioners sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
53% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do early years practitioners get of their shift pattern at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
44% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for early years practitioners to book a holiday at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Thrive Childcare And Education managers change early years practitioners shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
53% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for early years practitioners to take sick leave at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
82% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for early years practitioners to work at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
72% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do early years practitioners at Thrive Childcare And Education recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do early years practitioners get enough training when they start at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are early years practitioners given support to progress at Thrive Childcare And Education?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do early years practitioners think Thrive Childcare And Education head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do early years practitioners feel well informed about how Thrive Childcare And Education is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Thrive Childcare And Education employees say about their job
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Best thing
The children
Worst thing
The pay, the way staff are treated
Lead practioner at Thrive Childcare And Education, March 2025
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Best thing
Watching children grow and develop
Worst thing
Stress and screaming babies
Nursery nurse at Thrive Childcare And Education, March 2025
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