Early Years Practitioner

St Jude’s Catholic Primary School

Worsley Mesnes Drive

Wigan

WN3 5AN

Salary: Grade 6, £24,612 - £27,160 per annum.

36 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary until August 2027

Required for September 2026

The governors of St Jude’s are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner in our Early Years Unit.

The successful person will be based primarily in our preschool, with support from other members of Early Years; our Reception teacher, the EYFS Lead and other practitioners.

Our preschool is a vibrant and fun place which welcomes children at the very start of their learning journey. Children find warmth, welcome and a wealth of opportunities in our setting and you will become an important part of their experience. We have a wonderful indoor and outdoor area plus access to other outdoor spaces.

We are looking for someone who knows the importance of how a successful Early Years journey can set a child on the right path, both educationally and emotionally. The successful candidate should have a passion for creating a structured learning environment and a determination to ensure all children succeed to the best of their ability.

Our catholic values and ethos are central to our school life, ensuring that "Together, we learn, love and grow with Jesus".

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a minimum Level 3 full and relevant qualification in Early Years/Childcare (see DfE criteria).
• Hold a valid paediatric first aid certificate or be willing to receive training.
• Be an enthusiastic practitioner with a real passion for early years education of 3- and 4-year-olds.
• Have a secure subject knowledge of the Early Years handbook and expectations.
• With direction from the reception teacher, be responsible for the day to day management of the room, including supervision of children and staff.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour, including supporting children’s self-regulation.
• Provide feedback to parents in relation to children’s progress and achievement.
• Be positive, pro-active and have the ability to reflect and improve.
• Play a full part in the wider life of school.

In return, we can offer:

• An exciting opportunity to grow a dynamic preschool environment.
• A commitment to your CPD and future career path.
• A friendly, fun and dedicated team of colleagues in a supportive but highly demanding workplace.

The opportunity to visit school, meet the staff and have a tour will take place on Tuesday 2nd June at 9.30am (booking is not required).

Completed application forms should be returned to enquiries@saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we conduct social media searches on all shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment privacy policy can be found here https://www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/vacancies/

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 204091 E-mail: enquiries@saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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