EYFS Teaching Assistant - Level 3 Nursery Practioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Pioneering Early Years Practice in a Primary School Setting

Location: Woodlands Primary School Ellesmere Port

Grade: NJC Grade 4 (prorata)
Position: 3040 hours per week Potentially some wraparound and holiday working.

Permanent after statutory Probationary period

Start date: 1 September 2025 Several positions available

Join a Groundbreaking Early Years Setting!

Woodlands Primary School is proud to open the first nursery baby room in a CWAC primary school offering highquality education and care for children aged 924 months. This expands our oversubscribed 2436month nursery and 36 month preschool and we are therefore seeking staff for several positions in our EY team. As a Level 3 Practitioner you will play a vital role in shaping this pioneering provision creating a warm nurturing and stimulating environment where our youngest learners can thrive.

We are committed to delivering excellence from the very start of a childs educational journey and we are looking for dedicated passionate and creative individuals to help us realise this vision.

What Makes Us Unique

The first early years baby room integrated into a primary school setting in CWAC.

A purposeadapted safe and engaging space designed specifically for both under 2s and those 24 years.

A rich culture of professional trust and development within an Ofstedrated Good school.

Opportunity to work across the nursery preschool and Reception phase developing a range of skills knowledge and expertise in a large dynamic and supportive team.

Full support from the schools proactive Senior Leadership Team and the Local Authority Early Years Team.

A unique opportunity to shape best practice in early education from the groundup.

Key Responsibilities

Create a calm nurturing and enabling environment tailored to the developmental needs of babies toddlers and preschoolers.

Support childrens emotional security physical development and cognitive curiosity through highquality care and responsive interaction.

Plan and deliver ageappropriate learning activities aligned to the EY framework including sensory play communication and language and personal social and emotional development.

As a Key Person build secure attachments with children and positive professional partnerships with parents.

Ensure health hygiene and safeguarding protocols are strictly followed including intimate care procedures and safe sleep practices.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues contributing to a reflective and innovative team culture.

What Were Looking For

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).

Experience working with babies and toddlers ideally in a nursery preschool or childminding setting.

A deep understanding of early child development particularly in the 02 age phase.

A calm patient and playful approach with excellent communication and observation skills.

Commitment to inclusive practice safeguarding and highquality care.

The ability to contribute to continuous improvement as part of an innovative team.

What We Offer

A truly unique opportunity to be part of a local if not national first in the 924 month room.

Strong leadership and a highly supportive team culture.

Access to highquality training and CPD including routes into teaching or leadership.

A beautifully resourced nursery space including new outdoor facilities designed specifically for under 2s 23s and 34s.

Competitive salary and access to the LA pension scheme.

A chance to be part of something truly meaningful supporting school readiness from infancy in a primary school community.

Visit to school offered on Wednesday 21 May at 4pm. Please email or phone school to book.

Any questions or to speak to us further about this post please contact Sue Moss 0.

How to Apply

Please complete the application and either email post or hand into school. Email:

Closing Date: 1200 noon Monday 2^nd June 2025
Interviews: 4/5/6^th June 2025

Woodlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance online check Occupational Health Questionnaire and satisfactory references.