Early Years Educator (Level 3 Qualified)


Company:	Nursery Rhymes - Leicester
Salary:	£27,500 to £28,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE2 2LF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

Location: Nursery Rhymes – Stoneygate, Leicester

£300 Welcome Bonus*

We’re looking for a passionate Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our award-winning team at Nursery Rhymes – Stoneygate.

If you genuinely love working with children, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and want to feel valued at work every day then this could be the role for you.

At Nursery Rhymes, we’re proud of our warm, welcoming environment and long-standing team. Many of our staff have been with us for many years, creating a stable, supportive setting for both children and colleagues.

What makes this Level 3 practitioner role different?

You MUST have:

A warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special

The ability to laugh at jokes you don’t understand (you’ll hear plenty!)

A bit of quirkiness—if a child asks you to be a pirate captain, you’ll fully commit

A genuine love of fun, laughter, and making each day enjoyable

The ability to make children feel safe, valued, and important

There really is no other job quite like this one.

About the Role

As an Early Years Educator, you’ll play a key role in supporting children’s development, learning, and wellbeing within a high - quality environment.

Yes, there’s paperwork, planning, and responsibility - but you’ll be supported by an experienced and friendly team who work together to make each day run smoothly.

Essential requirements

Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 3 Diploma or equivalent) Experience working in a nursery or early years setting Strong understanding of the EYFS framework Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection Confident communicator with children, parents, and colleagues A team player with a positive attitude

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