Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioners

First Steps Enterprise Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based nursery in Sefton is seeking passionate Level 2 and 3 Early Years Practitioners for school holiday cover. Candidates will support children's development and well-being, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a positive impact on children and families.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare

Continuous professional development

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy early years childcare setting is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check and relevant checks required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play.
• Establish positive relationships with families.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Level 2 qualification in early years

Job description

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioners Required in Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery!

Hours: Full or Part Time

Term: Required for School Holiday Cover (Sefton Term Dates)

Pay:

• Level 3: £12.60 per hour, plus 12.07% leave allowance, total £14.12
• Level 2: £12.21 per hour, plus 12.07% leave allowance, total £13.68

Holidays: Included in Hourly Pay

Venue: footprints@hattonhill nursery, Alwyn Avenue, Litherland, L21 9NZ

We are seeking experienced and passionate Level 2 and 3 Early Years Practitioners for school holiday cover roles at Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery. Join our friendly, community-based nursery located in the heart of Ford/Litherland, Merseyside.

If you are passionate about helping children thrive and develop in the early years, we want to hear from you!

You will support children’s learning, be a ‘key person’ to small groups of children, build positive relationships with families, and ensure the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage are met. Experience working in a busy early years childcare setting is essential.

The main responsibilities include:

1. Supporting children’s learning and development through play.
2. Being a ‘key person’ to a small group of children and establishing positive relationships with families.
3. Protecting and promoting the health and well-being of children.
4. Following safeguarding procedures.
5. Promoting positive relationships within the early years setting.

The successful candidates will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks will be undertaken. A Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent is required.

Benefits for employees include:

• The opportunity to make a positive impact on children and families.
• 50% discounted childcare at our footprints@ nurseries.
• Continuous professional development, training, and promotion opportunities.
• Life insurance.
• Uniform provided.

Applicants should have at least a Level 2 qualification in early years and education or equivalent that meets DfE criteria.

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. For more information about footprints@hattonhill, visit our Facebook page or website.

First Steps Enterprise Limited is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

We strongly encourage you to tailor your application to the person specification when applying via the link below, where you can upload your CV. An application form will be required later. Interviews will be scheduled soon. No agencies, please.

If you are not currently working, you may access support through our Paths to Prosperity programme, operated separately from our recruitment team.