Nursery Rhymes - Leicester Ltd
Level 3 Childcare Practitioner
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Early Years Educator (Level 3 Qualified)
Location: Nursery Rhymes – Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3RR
⭐ £300 Welcome Bonus (after successful probation)
We’re looking for a passionate Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our award-winning team at Nursery Rhymes – Knighton
If you genuinely love working with children, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and want to feel valued at work every day—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 years, creating a stable, supportive setting for both children and colleagues.
What makes this 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
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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.
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
What we offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
- ⭐ £300 welcome bonus (after successful probation)
- A genuinely supportive team – many staff have been with us for years
- A well-resourced, high-quality learning environment
- Ongoing training and real career progression opportunities
- Regular team events and a positive, friendly culture
- Pension scheme and paid annual leave
- Focus on staff wellbeing and support
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If this sounds like somewhere you’d love to work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and come and see what makes Nursery Rhymes such a special place to work.
Safeguarding
Nursery Rhymes (Leicester) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Previous applicants need not reapply at this time.
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