L3 Early Years Practitioner

About Early Years Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time salary

Supportive school environment

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. in the Wigan area is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a nursery role starting in September. The position is full-time and permanent, but term-time only.

You will support children aged 2–4 through structured and play-based activities, contribute to planning, and assist with early communication, literacy, numeracy and physical development in a safe, nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Early years experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience of delivering Wellcomm is desirable.
• Paediatric first aid training is essential.
• Ability to support early communication, play-based learning, and developmental needs.
• Able to work the required hours, term time only.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2-4 through structured and play-based early years activities.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Support early communication, literacy, numeracy, and physical development.
• Maintain a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment.
• Help with daily routines including settling, toileting, transitions and snack times.
• Collaborate with nursery staff to ensure consistent EYFS practice.
• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Skills

Early years experience

Wellcomm delivery

Paediatric first aid

Communication and development support

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Your new company

A primary school located in the Wigan area is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to start in the nursery on a full-time basis from September. This role is permanent and term-time only. The school is committed to ensuring every child and adult in the school community thrives and achieves their full potential.

Your new role

In this role, you will support children aged 2‑4 through structured and play-based early years activities. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of age‑appropriate learning experiences, support early communication, literacy, numeracy, and physical development, and maintain a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment. You will help with daily routines including settling, toileting, transitions and snack times, working collaboratively with early‑years colleagues to ensure consistent EYFS practice.

It is essential that you work closely with other staff members to support children’s learning and development, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Early years experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience of delivering WELLCOMM is desirable.
• Paediatric first aid training is essential.
• Ability to support early communication, play-based learning, and developmental needs.
• Able to work the required hours, term time only.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child well-being.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will be paid a term‑time only salary and will work in this successful school where you will become an integral part of the nursery. You will have the opportunity to further develop your own teaching assistant skills and experience. A dedicated consultant will always be on hand if you have any questions or concerns.