Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner in Liverpool

Location: Nurseries, Early Years Settings, and Pre-Schools in Liverpool and surrounding areas

Reports to: Nursery Manager / Room Leader / EYFS Lead / Senior Leadership Team

Contract Type: Long-term

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality early years education and childcare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The role involves supporting children's learning, development, wellbeing, and safety within a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment, while ensuring high standards of care and professional practice are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning & Development
  • Plan and support engaging, age‑appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
  • Encourage learning through play, exploration, creativity, and structured activities
  • Support children's development across the prime and specific areas of learning
  • Observe, assess, and contribute to tracking children's progress and development
  • Support children's language, communication, social, and emotional development
  • Create and maintain a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Childcare & Wellbeing
  • Provide high standards of care for children within the setting
  • Support daily care routines including toileting, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
  • Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and independence
  • Build positive, nurturing relationships with children to support confidence and security
  • Support children during routines, transitions, and outdoor learning activities
• Inclusion & SEND Support
  • Support children with SEND or additional needs under the guidance of the SENCO or management team
  • Implement individual support strategies, care plans, and interventions where required
  • Promote inclusion, equality, and equal access to learning opportunities for all children
  • Work collaboratively with parents/carers and external professionals to support children's individual needs and progress
• Safeguarding & Health & Safety
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
  • Maintain awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and welfare procedures in line with statutory guidance
  • Follow health, safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures rigorously
  • Ensure indoor and outdoor environments are safe, clean, and suitable for children's learning and play
  • Report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns promptly in line with nursery policies and procedures
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with nursery staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
  • Maintain accurate records, observations, and learning journals where required
  • Prepare and organise learning resources and activities
  • Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and nursery policies at all times
  • Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development training as required
  • Contribute positively to the overall ethos and standards of the nursery setting

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Ability to support learning through play and child‑led activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable Criteria

• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Experience supporting children with SEND in an early years setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements within EYFS
• Experience completing observations and assessments
• Food Hygiene or relevant childcare training
• Experience supporting personal care routines and behaviour management

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to promoting children's welfare, inclusion, and development
• Flexibility to work across different nursery and early years settings within Liverpool and surrounding areas
• Willingness to undertake ongoing EYFS and safeguarding training
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive, and child‑centred approach at all times

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.