Description

Early years practitioner

Location: L16

We are looking for a caring, motivated Early Years Practitioner to support high‑quality, inclusive care and education for children aged 0–5. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care and learning in line with the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Support children’s routines, medical needs and dietary requirements
• Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities
• Complete observations, assessments and learning records
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and consistent routines
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness
• Carry out daily risk assessments and report concerns promptly
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Support children with SEND and follow individual plans
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Attend training, meetings and supervision sessions
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times

Person Specification Essential

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification
• Experience in an early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Good communication skills
• Positive, proactive team player
• Ability to observe, assess and plan for children’s development
• Understanding of health and safety and risk assessments
• Clear DBS check (or willngness to allow us to process)

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid
• SEND or child development training
• Experience mentoring apprentices or students
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Knowledge of approaches like Montessori or Reggio Emilia
• IT skills for recording observations and parent communication

For more information or to discuss your application further call our office on 0151 924 2073

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for- we also recruit: Early Years/Nursery Staff, Creche Workers, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, 1:1 SEN/ Learning Support, EBD Learning Support, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, ), Housing Officers, Social Workers, Education Welfare Officers, Family Support Workers and Administrators.