Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 or Above
Little Jigsaw’s Nursery, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 8BB
Part-time | Permanent | 30 hours per week
Come and Join Our Little Jigsaw’s Family
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Practitioner, qualified to Level 2 or above, to join our friendly and experienced nursery team.
At Little Jigsaw’s Nursery, we believe childhood should feel warm, safe and unhurried. Our nursery has a cosy, homely Hygge-inspired approach, where children are encouraged to explore, play, learn and develop while building secure and meaningful relationships with the adults who care for them.
We are proud of the welcoming environment we have created for our children, families and staff, and we are looking for someone who shares our genuine love of early years.
The position is for approximately 30 hours per week, although we may be able to consider alternative hours for the right candidate. Flexibility is required to help us maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios across the nursery day.
We Would Love to Hear From You If You:
- Hold a relevant Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification or above
- Have at least one year's experience working with children
- Ideally have experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
- Have a genuine passion for caring for, supporting and educating young children
- Have a good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding
- Understand the importance of children's emotional wellbeing and creating secure attachments
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- Are keen to continue learning, developing and building your Early Years knowledge
- Believe in developing positive and respectful partnerships with parents and families
Your Role Will Include:
Working with children from approximately 6 weeks to 4 years old, providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which they can thrive.
You will:
- Act as a caring and responsive Key Person, building strong relationships with children and their families
- Support children's learning, development and individual interests through meaningful play and experiences
- Ensure every child feels safe, valued, included and supported
- Observe and respond to children's individual needs and stages of development
- Work closely with your colleagues as part of a supportive nursery team
- Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child welfare
- Create opportunities for children to have fun, explore and develop within an engaging environment
- Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
- Follow nursery policies, procedures and safeguarding practices consistently
- Contribute positively to the warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere of Little Jigsaw’s
What We Can Offer You
We want our staff to feel valued and supported too.
As part of the Little Jigsaw’s team, you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive staff team
- An experienced and approachable management team
- Opportunities for training, development and progression
- Support to continue developing your Early Years knowledge and qualifications
- Childcare discount, where applicable
- Nursery closure between Christmas and New Year
- Competitive salary
- Attendance incentives
- Health and wellbeing support
- A warm working environment where teamwork is genuinely valued
- And much more
If you are passionate about Early Years and would like to work somewhere that values nurturing relationships, children's wellbeing and creating a real sense of belonging, we would love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Little Jigsaw’s Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you are registered with the DBS Update Service.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week, with some flexibility available for the right candidate
Pay: £15,756.00-£20,514.00 per year
Work Location: In person
