Nursery Practitioner
Cansfield High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
1 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) 30 hours per week term time / 22.5 hours per week in school holidays
Nursery Practitioner job summary
First Steps at Cansfield Nursery, based at Cansfield High School, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a fixed‑term basis to cover maternity leave. Working 30 hours per week during term time and 22.5 hours per week during the school holidays, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing early‑years environment where every child’s development and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise groups of children — including those with additional needs — ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to stimulating learning activities.
Establish and maintain an engaging, age‑appropriate play and learning environment.
Support the implementation of agreed work programmes with individuals and small groups.
Promote positive behaviour, maintain good order and ensure all activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation.
Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and the wider team to deliver high‑quality childcare and early education.
Essential Qualification & Experience
Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent is essential.
Experience working within an early years setting.
Confidence in supporting children with a range of needs.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is warm, patient, and passionate about early years education.
Can create a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
Understands safeguarding, child development and health and safety requirements.
Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with children, colleagues and parents.
If you would like any further information then please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Louise Wareing, Nursery Manager - 01942 711964.
If you are committed to supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cansfield High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1036 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cansfield High School website
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