Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Wigan is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support children's early years development. Responsibilities include delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and managing children's progress. The ideal candidate is caring and able to work flexibly, contributing to a supportive nursery environment. Salary is between £18,790 - £19,701 per annum for 32.5 hours a week.

Benefits

Friendly and inclusive environment

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage ages and stages of development.
• Observing, recording, assessing and planning Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Key Person responsibility for a group of children, ensuring their progress and attainment.
• Communicating with other professionals, parents and carers.
• Knowledge of current Safeguarding legislation and prevent duty is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Observe, record, assess and plan Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Manage a group of children ensuring their progress.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Caring nature

Teamwork

Job description

Location and Contact

St John’s Mosley Common CE Primary School, Commonside Road, Worsley, M28 1AE.

Salary and Hours

Grade 4, £18,790 - £19,701 per annum (£13.26 - £13.90 per hour). 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, term time only.

Role Overview

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage ages and stages of development.
• Observe, record, assess and plan Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Key Person responsibility for a group of children, ensuring their progress and attainment.
• Communicate with other professionals, parents and carers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage ages and stages of development.
• Observing, recording, assessing and planning Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Key Person responsibility for a group of children, ensuring their progress and attainment.
• Communicating with other professionals, parents and carers.
• Knowledge and awareness of current Safeguarding legislation and prevent duty would be advantageous.

Personal Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative, flexible to the child and Nursery Manager’s needs.
• Caring nature and ability to work as a team member.

Benefits

• A small, friendly, caring and inclusive Nursery that enjoys excellent relationships with parents/carers.
• A team of committed and hardworking staff.

Application Process

Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Interviews and observations: Thursday 11th December 2025. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applications should be returned to the school office, [e-mail] and marked for the attention of Miss A Heaton, Headteacher.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone].