Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Leicester, Leicestershire


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£15 to £15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE1 5BD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Nov 2026
Closing date:	1 Dec 2026

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Summary

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) - Leicester (LE3)

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire (LE3)

Pay: £15 per hour (pro rata, term time)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioners are invited to apply for a permanent post leading the toddler room at a term-time day nursery in Leicester. Working 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, you will shape the room's routine, plan EYFS-based activities, act as key person for a group of toddlers and support the practitioners working with you. Because the nursery only opens in term time, you keep the school holidays free. The role pays £15 per hour pro rata, with a 6-month probation and a 3-month review, and the nursery plans to extend its hours to 5:00pm as numbers increase.

The Nursery

An independent, term-time nursery in west Leicester for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. It is expanding and backs its team with CPD and a staff discount on childcare for their own children.

Day to Day

- Setting up and running the toddler room, including routines and staff deployment

- Planning activities that help toddlers develop language, movement and social skills

- Keeping observations, assessments and learning journals up to date

- Meeting children's care needs, from snack and lunch to nappies, toileting and naps

- Sharing each child's day with parents at handover

- Keeping to safeguarding, hygiene and health and safety procedures

About You

- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)

- Experience in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with toddlers

- A good grasp of the EYFS and progress tracking

- Ready to lead a room and guide other practitioners

- Paediatric First Aid (welcome but not essential)

You'll be kind, patient and dependable, with a calm and organised approach.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant - personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates - competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security - access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future - access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments - prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities - access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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