QUALIFIED NURSERY PRACTITIONER - SCHOOL ROLE

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

FastTrack registration

Free CPD & Milk Academy training

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking qualified Nursery Practitioners to work with nurseries and Early Years settings across Liverpool and Bootle. This is a September 2026 start, full-time, long-term, offering temp-to-perm opportunities in local primary schools.

Candidates must hold a recognised Level 3 EY/Childcare qualification and have nursery or EYFS experience. The role supports planning, learning, and development in line with EYFS standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• Experience working in nursery or Early Years settings is preferred.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

Responsibilities

• Work in a local EYFS class in North Liverpool/ surrounding areas.
• Support the Teacher with planning and engaging activities.
• Develop communication and language, and early literacy and numeracy.
• Provide play-based learning opportunities and observe/assess progress.
• Foster independence, safety, inclusion and strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Warm, patient and nurturing

Commitment to safeguarding

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Childcare

Equivalent recognised Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

QUALIFIED NURSERY PRACTITIONER | Liverpool

LEVEL 2 / 3 QUALIFIED? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

North Liverpool, Sefton & Surrounding Areas
September 2026 Start
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities
Nursery & Early Years Settings

Are you a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity?

Are you looking to work in a local Primary school in a Nursery or Reception class?

Are you looking for better hours - 8.30 am-3.30 am?

Milk Education is recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners to work with welcoming nurseries and Early Years settings across Liverpool and Bootle and the surrounding areas to work in our local primary schools.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

You MUST hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification to be considered for this role. We have two long term role ( temp to perm opportunities )

Examples include:

• Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• Level 2/3 Childcare
• Level 2/3 Early Years & Education
• Level 2/3 CACHE Childcare
• Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning with relevant EYFS experience
• Equivalent recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification

Applications from candidates without a relevant Level 3 qualification will not be progressed for this vacancy.

YOUR ROLE:

As a qualified Nursery Practitioner, you'll support children through their early development by:

• Work in a local EYFS class
• Support the Teacher with planning and supporting engaging activities
• Developing communication and language
• Providing play-based learning opportunity
• Supporting early literacy and numeracy - including phonics
• Encouraging social and emotional development
• Completing observations and contributing to assessments
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Working in line with the EYFS framework

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Alongside your Level 3 qualification, you'll need:

• Previous nursery or Early Years experience
• Good understanding of the EYFS
• Knowledge of child development
• Strong communication skills
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Level 3 Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Nurses and Early Years Educators are encouraged to apply.

WHY MILK EDUCATION?

• Competitive rates of pay
• FastTrack registration
• FREE CPD & Milk Academy training