Early Years Practitioner – Widnes | Connex Education
Are you passionate about supporting young children as they take their first steps into education?
Connex Education are working with a range of warm, nurturing early years settings across Widnes, and we are looking for dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join EYFS teams in Nursery and Reception settings.
If you love helping children explore, discover and develop through play-based learning — and you’re committed to giving every child the strongest start possible — this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We have flexible supply roles, long-term EYFS placements and full-time opportunities available in welcoming Widnes EYFS settings.
Your Role as an Early Years Practitioner in Widnes
As part of an EYFS team, you’ll help create a safe, exciting and stimulating environment where young learners can flourish. Your responsibilities may include:
• Supporting children aged 2–5 through play-based and structured learning
• Encouraging language development, communication and early social skills
• Assisting with early phonics, early maths, fine-motor and gross-motor activities
• Helping children develop independence, confidence and secure routines
• Setting up indoor and outdoor learning environments to promote exploration
• Providing 1:1 or small-group support for children who need additional guidance
• Observing and recording progress to assist teachers with assessment
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Following safeguarding procedures and supporting the wider EYFS team
This role is ideal for someone with a warm, patient approach who loves working with young children and contributing to their development every day.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 (school, nursery or childcare settings welcome)
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification
• A passion for early childhood development and learning through play
• A nurturing, reliable and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting children with varying needs and abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
If you come from nursery work, preschool settings, childcare, playwork or similar backgrounds, your skills will transfer well into our Widnes primary schools.
Why Work with Connex Education?
We support EYFS teams across Widnes, Runcorn and Halton
You’ll benefit from:
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible roles that suit your availability
• Long-term placements for stability and routine
• Opportunities in both Nursery and Reception classes
• Free SEND & EYFS-focused CPD to help develop your skills
• A friendly consultant who understands Wirral EYFS settings and what they are looking for
• Clear progression routes
Apply Today
If you’re an Early Years Practitioner who’s ready to help young learners grow, explore and thrive across Widnes EYFS settings we’d love to meet you.
Apply now with your CV and availability to start your next chapter with Connex Education!
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.