Nursery Practitioner

Lamberhead Green Community Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamberhead Green Headstart Nursery in Wigan is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), plan and lead purposeful play-based activities, and contribute to observations, assessments and individual progress tracking.

We are a warm, supportive setting offering a permanent, term-time contract with safeguarding at its heart and opportunities for professional development. November 2026 start date preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 24 months in an early-years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Warm, patient and encouraging approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children’s care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contributing to observations, assessments and next-step planning.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

EYFS experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Working towards Level 3

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Lamberhead Green Headstart Nursery

Kershaw Street

Orrell

Wigan

WN5 OAW

Salary: Grade 2, £22,047 per annum. £13.48 per hour

37.5 hours per week, term time, working 37.5 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for November 2026

Lamberhead Green Headstart Nursery is a well-established Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) nursery providing high-quality early-years care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

Our team is friendly, encouraging and committed to continuous improvement. We work closely with families and professionals to ensure the very best outcomes for all children in our care.

The Role:

We are seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), plan and lead purposeful play-based activities, and contribute to observations, assessments and individual progress tracking.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children’s care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contributing to observations, assessments and next-step planning.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality procedures.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children aged 24 in an early-years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Warm, patient and encouraging approach.

Desirable:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or working towards Level 3).
• Experience with observations, assessments and planning.
• Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting additional needs.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a real difference to children’s early learning journeys.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 776002 or [e-mail]

Interview date: 19th October 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding