EYFS Practitioner Level 3

inploi; Atherton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Leigh is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to nurture the potential of young children at Leigh CE Primary School. The role requires a passion for childcare and education, supporting children's individual needs in a stimulating environment. A Level 3 qualification is required, with benefits including CPD opportunities and a supportive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Entry into Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education.
• Ability to provide support for SEN children.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery/Early Years Lead in managing children.
• Assist children with learning difficulties.
• Ensure the wellbeing of children.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Ability to adapt to challenging situations

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Overview

The Wings CE Trust is the employer for this position, not Wigan Council.

Employer: The Wings’ CE Trust
School: Leigh CE Primary School
Address: Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP

Salary: Grade 4, £18,460- £19,356 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

Hours: 32 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Start: Required for as soon as all necessary recruitment checks are cleared

Location: Leigh CE Primary School, Leigh

Role and purpose

YFS Practitioner required to be based at Leigh CE Primary School. Grade 4, Term Time 32 hours per week.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in nurturing and developing the potential of all young children in our care. This position requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met in a safe and stimulating environment.

Come and play a key role in our successful and transformational approach to learning at The Wings’ by providing modern, relevant and exciting opportunities to our amazing children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust, and applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of a church school.

The Purpose of the role

• Under the direction of the Nursery/Early Years Lead

The Practitioner to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for children and to assist the Nursery/Early Years Lead Practitioner in the management of children in the nursery setting.

• To give support for SEN children providing particular help for those children with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities, as required.
• The post holder will act as the designated Level 3 practitioner in accordance with Dfe statutory framework for EYFS.

The successful candidate would

• Be flexible and open to new ideas
• Be a team player
• Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Ensure the wellbeing of the children is always maintained
• Follow and understand the EYFS framework

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Flu vaccinations

If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Commitment to Safeguarding: The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

How to apply and contact

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 671389 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

Interview Date: 17th October 2025

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

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below: Job Description & Person Specification, DBS Policy Statement Schools, Guidance for Safer Work Practices, Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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