Lead Practitioner Extended Schools & Senior Early Years Assistant

St Marie’s Catholic Primary School

Avondale Street

Standish

WN6 0LF

Salary: Grade 5, £18,146 - £19,984 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

31 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required for June 2026

St Marie’s Before and After School Club and Pre School is a well-established out of school club catering for children from 3 11 years of age.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lead Practitioner to lead the delivery of play activities in the Breakfast and After School Club and assist in the Early Years setting.

You will:

• Have recent relevant previous experience of working with children preferably with experience in an early years’ setting and attained Level 3 or above early years/playworker qualification or equivalent.
• Have a positive and influential outlook who role models good practice
• Be adaptable to the needs of the Club and organisation
• Be a good team worker with the ability to lead.

The role will be on a split shift basis with the following hours during term time Monday to Friday:

7:30am 8:45am & 3:00pm - 5:45pm

In addition, working in the Early Years setting for 11 hours as the needs of the school dictate.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, Enhanced DBS and references will be sought.

Completed applications to be sent to enquiries@admin.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk

Contact the school if you require any more information on 01257 422975. E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 24/04/2026

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

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