Fazakerley Children’s Centre Nursery is a 60 place Early Years setting located within the shared site of Barlows Primary School and Fazakerley Children’s Centre, in the heart of Fazakerley. The Early Years setting caters for babies to children of 4 years old, offering daily child care and wrap around between the hours of 8am-6pm for 51 weeks of the year. (Week 52 is when the setting is closed for Christmas). The Early Years setting, is led and managed by Barlows Primary School Leadership Team and Governing Body; registered as its own Early Years setting. The setting also benefits from the opportunity to work in partnership with the onsite Children’s Centre and Barlows Primary School.
We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, ensuring their developmental needs are met with professionalism and care. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to early childhood education, and support children's growth in a warm, welcoming setting.
Applications of interest are invited from individuals who meet the attached person specification including relevant qualifications.
Please refer to attached Person Specification and Job Description.
Please refer to attached Person Specification and Job Description.
• Applications are by Liverpool LA Standardised Application form (see attached) and will be managed electronically.
• Applicants should not submit CVs in lieu of the application form as these will not be considered.
• Applications must include a supporting statement within section 8 of the application form (Person Specification – Essential Criteria). This should be clear, concise and related to the post and setting applied for, paying attention to the Person Specification.
• As above, CVs and other documentation will not be considered.
• Applications from third parties on behalf of candidates will not be considered. Candidates must apply directly.
• The application form must be fully completed and must be accompanied
Interested candidates should complete the attached application form, equal opportunities form and return it to the Business Manager, Sue Maybury by 9am Monday 19th January 2026. [email protected]
In your email please use the Subject Line “Application for Nursery Assistant Post”.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 19th January 2026
Shortlisting: Week Commencing 19th January 2026
Interview Date: January 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contact Details:
Fazakerley Children’s Centre Nursery,
Barlows Lane,
Fazakerley,
Liverpool
L9 9EH
Contact Name: Sue Maybury, Business Manager
Contact Telephone: 0151 233 3717
Contact e-mail: [email protected]
The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Online Search
As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. If you are successfully shortlisted and there is anything you wish to make us aware of, prior to the search being completed, please contact Sue Maybury via [email protected]/ 0151 233 3717 prior to interview.
Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009
As the above post is covered by the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 we are obligated to check that you are not disqualified from this work.
