Nursery Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Leigh Central Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff and children

Caring and welcoming school

Professional development, mentoring &

Job summary

Leigh Central Primary School on Windermere Road, Leigh, is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to support our EYFS foundation unit and pre-school children through a play-based approach.

You will deliver targeted interventions including Wellcomm, White Rose maths and phonics to small groups and individuals, collaborating with the EYFS team to meet each child’s needs and contribute to ongoing school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Strong communication with school community.
• Proactive, motivated and a positive work ethos.
• Excellent practitioner with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Support the EYFS foundation unit with pre-school children in a play-based learning environment.
• Deliver interventions including WellComm, White Rose maths and phonics to small groups and individuals.
• Collaborate with the EYFS team to meet needs and support school improvement.
• Participate in observation, interviews and overall recruitment process as required.

Skills

Effective communicator

Early Years experience

Team player

Proactive

Hard working

Motivated

Excellent practitioner

Tools

WellComm

White Rose Maths

Phonics

Job description

Leigh Central Primary School

Windermere Road
Leigh
WN7 1UY

Salary: Grade 4, £12,542 - £13,150 per annum. £13.70 - £14.36 per hour

21 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for ASAP

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, dedicated Early Years Practitioner who can support our Early Years team to best meet the needs of our pre-school children.

You will work within the EYFS foundation unit with our pre-school children on a play-based learning approach. Alongside this you will also deliver a range of interventions, including Wellcomm, White Rose maths and phonics, to small groups and individuals across pre-school.

The successful candidate will:

• be an effective communicator with all members of the school community
• have experience of working within Early Years
• be hard working and highly motivated
• be a good team player who has a positive work ethos
• be an excellent practitioner with a proven track record

In return we offer you:

• friendly, hardworking children and staff
• a caring and welcoming school
• a supportive leadership team committed to school improvement
• ongoing professional development, mentoring and coaching

Further information about our school can be found online - please visit our website www.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th October 2026

Shortlisting Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews Thursday 8th October 2026

The interview process will consist of an observation with a small group of children, an interview with two members of the senior leadership and an opportunity to join the children within continuous provision.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding