Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) – Safe, Stimulating Care

The Childcare Academy; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Childcare Academy is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You will maintain a safe environment, build partnerships with parents, and work with the Nursery Lead to support progress and safeguarding. The role involves teamwork, proactive planning and contributing to the nursery's improvement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
• Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted guidance; experience with 0–5.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
• Deliver EYFS curriculum to enable individual progress.
• Help ensure Ofsted requirements are met at all times.
• Undertake designated officer roles as directed.
• Work with professionals locally for children's benefit.
• Follow nursery policies, safeguarding and incident response procedures.
• Plan activities aligned to early learning outcomes.
• Be a key person for a group of children.
• Maintain records to inform progress against goals.
• Liaise with parents to share progress and involve them.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Report writing

Organisational skills

Basic IT skills

Calm and caring

Teamwork

Initiative

Negotiation

Motivation

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Basic IT tools

Job description

The Childcare Academy is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You will maintain a safe environment, build partnerships with parents, and work with the Nursery Lead to support progress and safeguarding. The role involves teamwork, proactive planning and contributing to the nursery's improvement plan.