Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 - South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time

LEYF Nurseries; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading family of nurseries is looking for an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or 3 to join the South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School. This part-time role involves supporting children's development through engaging activities. With strong in-house training, LEYF offers a supportive and community-focused workplace, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Extensive training

Career progression

Generous pension scheme

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing app

Shopping discounts

Annual conference

Team celebration funds

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.
• Warm, positive, adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop and learn.
• Provide the best education to help children succeed.
• Plan activities centered around children.

Skills

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Child protection

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 - South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time, London

Client: LEYF Nurseries

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 61f444719ceb

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 – Full time, (Mon to Wed – Wed to Fri) Hillingdon, HA4 - £13.14 - £14.13 per hour + amazing benefits

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

"LEYF has helped my career through ongoing 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 provide strong in-house training and opportunities for promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community-focused, and teams support 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

• Extensive training, career progression, and competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (7% contribution from us, 1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including bank holidays, Christmas and New Year break, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Additional benefits including wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference, and team celebration funds

A bit about the role

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

You love helping children develop and learn. You are warm, positive, and eager to provide the best education to help children succeed.

All LEYF nurseries share a unique teaching model, but you will have the freedom to be creative and adapt to how children learn best. Activities may include trips to the Science Museum, outings to meet other LEYF nurseries, or baking with the nursery chef — always centered around the children.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• Ability to safeguard and protect children
• Positive, adaptable, and friendly attitude

About the nursery

"My nursery is like a family." ‒ O’Shana, Room Manager

Join South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School! Located on Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LR, our cozy nursery supports up to 32 children aged 0-5 years. We are a dedicated team of passionate professionals who genuinely care for children and families. As part of LEYF, we benefit from a supportive network of colleagues.

What’s it really like? One parent shared, "Absolutely love this nursery! All the teachers are so kind and understanding. Thank you for being so wonderful to my 2-year-old! He enjoys being there."