Early Years Practitioner

45 Leyfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9EY

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/09/2026

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:
• 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 develop men
• Work 10 hour shifts in line with our new operational structure form September 2026. 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:

- 28 days holiday raising to 31 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
• 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

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.