Level 3 Early Years Childcare Practitioner Required in After School Club in Southport

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

Job summary

A childcare provider in Sefton is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Childcare Practitioner to join the after school club team. This permanent, term-time only role offers 15 hours per week with a pay of £14.57 per hour. The role involves supporting children's learning, ensuring safeguarding, and building positive relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent and experience in a similar environment. Benefits include discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare

Continuous professional development

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience working in an early years or after school environment is required.
• Must have an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Protect and promote the health and well-being of children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.
• Be a ‘key person’ to a small group of children.

Skills

Experience working in an early years environment

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Promoting positive relationships

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Childcare Practitioner Required in After School Club in Southport

Level 3 Early Years Childcare Practitioner Required in our footprints@kingskids After School Club

Hours: 15 hours per week, Sefton term time only – (Monday to Friday 3pm to 6pm)

Permanent Position; Pay £14.57 per hour inclusive of annual leave allowance

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our Kings Kids after school club team! We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team and support the younger children attending the after‑school club, working closely alongside our experienced Lead Playworker.

This post is term‑time only, following Sefton term dates, and involves working 3pm–6pm (3 hours per day). There may also be opportunities for additional hours within the Footprints Nursery for two‑year‑olds.

If your passion is to see children thrive and have great fun in after school we want to hear from you!

You will help with ensuring the requirements of Ofsted and the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met and have experience working in an early years or after school environment.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Protect and promote the health and well‑being of children.
• Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Promote positive relationships.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.
• Be a ‘key person’ to a small group of children and build positive relationships with their families.

The successful applicants will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS and other checks will be undertaken. At least Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent is required

There are a number of great benefits for the successful candidates as employees of First Steps Enterprise Limited, working in our footprints@ settings, including:

• An opportunity to make a real difference for children and families
• 50% discounted childcare at our footprints@ nurseries/after school
• Continuous professional development, training and promotion opportunities
• Life insurance
• Uniform provided

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff to share this commitment. For more information about footprints@kingskids check out our Facebook page or web page!

First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via the link below, where you can upload your CV. We will need an application form at a later stage, but for now, please upload your CV via ‘Apply Now’ link below and choose ‘Playworker’ from the drop down menu. Interviews will take place soon. No agencies, please.