Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Bessborough Nursery

London Early Years Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to provide high-quality education and support for children at Bessborough Nursery. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £27,897 with generous benefits, including childcare discounts, training opportunities, and many off days. Join a community-focused nursery and help shape the future of young learners.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off including bank holidays

Access to Headspace app

Annual conference funding

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You should have a passion for helping children learn and develop.
• You will need to be warm and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop and learn through creative activities.
• Safeguard and protect children.
• Engage in community-focused educational experiences.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Adaptability

Friendliness

Education

Level 2 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Bessborough Nursery

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 12 November 2025
• Salary: £27,897 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 12 December 2025
• Location: Pimlico, South West London
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: London Early Years Foundation
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

Early Years Practitioner - Full Time 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - Westminster, SW1V - £27,897 + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Practitioner

We’re the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in‑house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you?

"LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job." - Victoria, Room Leader

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

"We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

Every nursery shares LEYF’s unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it’s always about the children in our nurseries.

You will need:

• Level 2 or above childcare qualification
• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, adaptable and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Bessborough is a lovely nursery with a beautiful garden located opposite Pimlico Tube Station. The children love to do gardening and woodwork and other activities including ballet and yoga. They also enjoy trips to the shops and local museums.

Apply now

Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.