Early Years Practitioner

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our Day Nursery team, which forms part of Blackmoor Park Infant School and Kindergarten. This is a full-year position on a 52-week contract, and not a term-time only role, so applicants must be able to work throughout the year, including school holiday periods.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• A genuine passion for working with young children (ages 0–3) and supporting their development
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• A nurturing, patient, and caring approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experience and Qualifications:

• A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in an early years or nursery setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection practices
• Experience of planning and delivering engaging activities that support children’s learning and development

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team.

What the school offers its staff

The Three Saints Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level.

Why work for us:

• 27 days holiday raising to 32 days after 5 years
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Annual Day off for 100% attendance
• Full occupational sick pay for 6 months
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Merseyside Local Government backed Pension Scheme
• Nationally agreed pay scales, reviewed annually
• Investment in own career progression, access to North West Learning Partnership
• Opportunities to be part of local and national practitioner led action research
• Full support from the Headteacher, Extended Service Leads and CEO.

Further details about the role

Visits to the Nursery are welcome by appointment arranged with Kate Crowley or Sharon Shepherd, our Extended Services Lead Officers, please call 0151 228 8576 option 3.

TTSAT Applications to be to be completed and returned to FAO Headteacher - Mr E Naylor

Application forms can be downloaded here:

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.