Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – 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 (6-month probation with a 3-month review)

Start date: ASAP

We are recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a term-time day nursery in west Leicester, on a permanent contract at £15 per hour. You will take the lead in the toddler room, planning activities around the EYFS, guiding a small room team and keeping parents up to date on how their child is getting on. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm during term time (with plans to move to 5:00pm as numbers grow), so your school holidays stay free. CPD is encouraged and staff receive a discount on childcare for their own children.

About the Nursery

A small, independent day nursery in the LE3 area of Leicester caring for babies, toddlers and pre-school children during term time. The setting is growing steadily and puts real weight on training its staff and giving them responsibility early.

The Role

• Leading the toddler room day to day, setting routines and organising the room team
• Planning and delivering play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Acting as key person, observing and recording each child's progress
• Supporting children through mealtimes, nappy changing, toileting and sleep
• Talking with parents at drop-off and collection and sharing updates
• Keeping the room safe, clean and well set up, following safeguarding procedures

What You'll Need

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting, ideally with toddlers
• Good working knowledge of the EYFS, observations and learning journals
• Confidence leading a small team, or ready to take that step up
• Paediatric First Aid (welcome but not essential)

You'll be warm, organised and calm, with a nurturing way with young children.

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.

To apply, click Apply and attach your CV.

Luma Education Recruitment – Bright Talent. Bright Futures.