Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Required in Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery (Part Time)

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

Job summary

A community-based nursery in Sefton is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a part-time position. You will support children’s learning and development, ensuring that their health and well-being is promoted. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting. The role offers 50% discounted childcare, professional development, and other benefits.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare

Continuous professional development

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy early years childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play.
• Be a ‘key person’ to a small group of children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

Skills

Experience working in childcare

Ability to support children's learning

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Required in Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery (Part Time)

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Required in Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery!

Hours: 28.5 hours per week, 3 full days (7:45am–6:00pm)

Permanent Position, all year round

£13 per hour

Holiday: Pro rata of 20 days plus paid bank holidays.
Venue: footprints@hattonhill nursery, Alwyn Avenue, Litherland, L21 9NZ.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery family. We are looking for experienced and passionate level 3 early years practitioners to work in our happy community-based nursery in the heart of Ford/Litherland in Merseyside in pre-school.

If your passion is to see children thrive and develop in the early years we want to hear from you!

You will help with ensuring the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage are met and have experience working in a busy early years childcare setting.

The purpose of the role is to:

• 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.
• Protect and promote the health and well-being of children.
• Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.

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

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
• Continuous professional development, training and promotion opportunities
• Life insurance
• Uniform provided

There is also a financial incentive payable after completing a 12-week probationary period. Full T’s & C’s apply.

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@hattonhill, check out our Facebook page or webpage.

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 strongly encourage 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. An application form will be required later, but for now please upload your CV via the ‘Apply Now’ link below. Interviews will take place soon. No agencies, please.

If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Paths to Prosperity programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.

By First Steps | September 12th, 2025 | News, Vacancies | Comments Off on Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Required in Footprints Hatton Hill Nursery (Part Time)