Are you kind-hearted, fun-loving and resilient? Do you believe in the magic of childhood and love getting down on the floor to see the world through a child’s eyes?
We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a job – someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of our youngest children every single day. Someone who understands that strong relationships, nurture and connection are at the heart of everything we do.
At our setting, you’ll be part of a small, supportive team where everyone matters and everyone is valued. We celebrate each other’s successes, share plenty of laughter, and support one another through the more challenging days too. We know that early years work is incredibly rewarding, but we also know it can be tough at times. That’s why we believe in having each other’s backs, showing kindness, and growing stronger together.
If you’re ready to bring your warmth, energy and sense of fun, while helping children build confidence, resilience and a love of learning, we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you. ❤️
As a Childcare Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will support each child’s individual development through meaningful play experiences while building strong partnerships with families and colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
- Championing the health, safety, and well-being of every child in your care.
- Ensuring all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Creating positive, respectful, and nurturing relationships that help children feel secure and valued.
- Supporting children’s learning, development, and curiosity through engaging, play-based experiences.
- Acting as a Key Person for a small group of children, developing strong relationships with them and their families to support their individual needs and progress.
- Contributing to an inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Our Commitment to You
Your Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Your commitment: 38 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7.45am to 6pm, permanently, all year round
Your Reward: £13.52 per hour
Where you will be: footprints@hattonhill nursery, Alwyn Avenue, Litherland, L21 9NZ
Other Benefits of Working for First Steps Enterprise Ltd
- Management team who support and believe in you
- Colleagues who coach and value you
- Children who depend on you
- Discounted childcare at our nurseries to make life easier
- Ongoing professional development, training and promotion opportunities which staff tell us is second to none
- Pension scheme* for when we grow old
- Life insurance* to protect our loved ones
- Uniform because it is a messy job
T’s & C’s
- You will need to hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in early years as defined by the DFE list of acceptable qualifications
- The post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references, one being from your last employer
- The post is subject to a 12-week probationary period
- Application forms can be found here https://firststepsenterprise.co.uk/vacancies/application-form/
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via the link below, where you can upload your CV. We will need an application form at a later stage, but for now, please upload your CV via ‘Apply Now’ link below. Interviews will take place soon. No agencies, please.
