Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Location: Leeds LS9 9LU

Salary: £13.32 per hour (£26,040 per annum, pro rata for term-time working)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Jimbo s Community Nursery offers something truly special: high quality mainstream and specialist early years education right in the heart of East Leeds with great transport links from the city centre.

We are looking forward to welcoming Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our Toddler and Pre-School Playrooms.

We offer:

• A supportive, experienced team where colleagues work together and support one another.
• Specialist training and development tailored to your role, helping you build your skills and confidence.
• Outstanding facilities and resources, including sensory rooms and a soft play area with a ball pool.
• Expert leadership and guidance from our highly skilled and supportive Childcare Manager.
• The opportunity to make a real difference, supporting children with a wide range of needs to learn, develop and thrive.
• A unique specialist setting we re proud to be the only nursery in Leeds with a dedicated specialist playroom designed to support children with additional needs.

Be part of something meaningful:

As part of Leeds Mencap, a respected local charity, our nursery is based in a modern, purpose-built centre with excellent facilities and resources. Giving you the guidance and confidence to grow in your career.

We want to be able to offer places to the many children who want to start coming to the nursery. This is why we re now recruiting Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team.

Alongside the nursery Leeds Mencap also offers services to children and young people with a learning disability, their families and carers. The nursery and Family Services often work together to support children and their families, and the support we offer is long-term and meaningful.

We d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Are passionate about helping children learn, develop and reach their full potential.
• Believe every child deserves the very best start in life, whatever their background or ability.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to learn and develop your practice.

Leeds Mencap is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk of harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to fully share and demonstrate this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of people in Leeds and welcome applications from all communities.

If you share our passion about all children getting the very best start in life, whatever their background and ability, we would love to hear from you.

Annual Leave: Our annual leave entitlement is 36 days per year, including public holidays. Holiday entitlement is calculated pro rata for part-time and term-time-only contracts. For term-time-only posts, annual leave must be taken outside term time.

To Apply

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