Childcare/Early Years Practitioner (2 positions); £8.94 per hour; 24 hours per week, flexible shifts with possible additional hours; Tree House Nursery, based in Linaker Children’s Centre, Southport

First Steps is looking for two dynamic, motivated Childcare/Early Years Practitioners (Level 3) to deliver quality childcare for children aged 0-3 in Tree Tops Nursery, Linaker Children’s Centre, Southport. The aim of the post is to deliver high quality early years care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting child interaction and the development of the child.

The two positions are 24 hours per week. Some flexibility with shift patterns will be required, and additional hours may be possible.  A level 3 qualification or equivalent in childcare/early years is essential, as is at least one year’s post-qualification experience working with children.  An enhanced DBS will be undertaken.

Pay is £8.94 per hour.  The posts are at present fixed-term from 2nd May 2017 (or as soon after as possible) to 31st July 2017, and an extension may be possible, subject to funding and operational requirements.  Please match your skills and experience to the person specification on your application form. We cannot stress this strongly enough.  CVs are not accepted.  Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 18th April 2017. Interviews likely during mid-to-late April 2017. No agencies, please.