Early Years Practitioner

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wigan is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children in an early years setting. The role involves working closely with both children and parents, requiring strong behaviour management and a nurturing approach. Applicants must have relevant experience and high literacy and numeracy skills. This temporary position offers a salary range of £20,733 - £21,391 per annum for a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week, over 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an early year’s setting is essential.
• High standard literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Ability to work with a team and manage children’s behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with a key group of children.
• Liaise with parents and outside agencies as necessary.
• Provide personalized support to children.
• Work within the baby and toddler room.

Skills

Experience in an early year’s setting

Excellent behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication with parents and agencies

Education

High standard literacy and numeracy skills

Paediatric First Aid training

Job description

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School

Thorburn Road

Pemberton

Wigan

WN5 9LW

Salary

• Grade 3, £20,733 - £21,391 per annum.
• £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until December 2026

Required for January 2026

Hours of work

• Monday: 07:45am – 04:00pm
• Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday: 07:45am – 06:00pm
• Thursday: 07:45am – 06:00pm
• Friday: 07:45am – 06:00pm

½ hr lunch each day

The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School and Early Years Centre are seeking to appoint one enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Early Years Practitioner.

The job will involve working with and supporting a key group of children, individual children and as part of a team of practitioners within the baby and toddler room.

The successful applicant will also work in partnership with parents and must be confident to liaise with outside agencies where necessary. Flexibility and reliability are an essential attribute that is needed from any successful candidate due to the nature of our ever‑changing profession.

You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a great sense of humour. You must be determined to help our children progress and have the initiative needed to personalise support. You will have excellent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and work with a strong team.

Previous experience of working in an early year’s setting is essential. Please state on the application form any additional training that you have undertaken, for example Paediatric First Aid. Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, however further training and support will be provided as required.

All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel : [phone]

E-mail : [e-mail] Website : www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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