St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School – Early Years Practitioner
Location: Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, Wigan, WN5 9LW
Salary: Grade 3, £21,932 per annum (£13.26 per hour)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time, 38 weeks per year. Working days: Monday 08:45‑15:45, Tuesday 08:45‑15:45, Wednesday 08:45‑18:00, Thursday 08:45‑18:00, Friday 08:45‑15:45. ½ hour lunch each day. Permanent. Required from September 2026.
Overview
The Governors are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Early Years Practitioner to support a key group of children and work with a team in the pre‑school room. The role involves partnership with parents and liaising with outside agencies as required.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to a key group of children and individual children.
* Work as part of a team of practitioners within the pre‑school room.
* Liaise with parents and outside agencies when necessary.
* Maintain flexibility and reliability to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Use excellent behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in an early years setting – essential.
* High standard literacy and numeracy skills.
* Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Additional training such as Paediatric First Aid is welcome.
Personal Attributes
* Enjoys working as part of a team and has a great sense of humour.
* Determined to help children progress and able to personalize support.
* Excellent behaviour management and nurturing approach.
Checks and Safeguarding
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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