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Nursery Practitioner
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Pay: £13-£16 per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Temporary-to-Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Nursery Practitioner - Leicester
Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for full-time work, with both long-term and temporary-to-permanent opportunities available.
The successful candidate will support children's learning and development, help create a safe and stimulating environment, and work closely with the wider nursery team to provide high-quality early years care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care, support and supervision for children in the nursery.
- Plan and support engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
- Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical and communication development.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Follow safeguarding procedures, nursery policies and individual children's needs.
- Maintain accurate observations and contribute to children's learning and development records.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage children's independence and confidence.
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Requirements
- Relevant Early Years / Childcare qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3.
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patient, caring and reliable approach.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Enhanced DBS clearance, or willingness to obtain one, prior to starting.
What Luma Education Recruitment Offers
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- £13-£16 per hour, depending on experience and role requirements.
- Full-time and long-term opportunities.
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
- Weekly payments.
- Fast and straightforward registration process.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to CPD and ongoing training opportunities.
- Access to nursery and early years opportunities across Leicester and the wider East Midlands.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist UK education recruitment agency connecting teachers and support staff with schools, nurseries and education settings across the country. We specialise in SEN, SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision, Early Years and mainstream education.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for full-time work in Leicester, get in touch with Luma Education Recruitment to discuss this opportunity and other current early years roles.
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