Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Ls11

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for LS11, Leeds. You will support children aged 0–5 in a safe, engaging environment aligned with EYFS, delivering high‑quality early years education as part of a supportive team.

The role emphasizes hands‑on delivery, observation, assessment, and strong relationships with children and families. Full‑time (part‑time considered) hours, competitive pay dependent on experience, and a focus on consistency and quality.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities that support learning and development.
• Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development through play and routine.
• Act as a key worker and build strong relationships with children and families.
• Observe, assess, and record progress.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment at all times.
• Work closely with your team to keep standards high and consistent.

Skills

Calm and caring

Team‑focused

Proactive

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – LS11

Location: LS11, Leeds
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We’re looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who brings energy, care, and consistency to the room. You’ll be supporting children aged 0–5 in a safe, engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be part of a supportive team delivering high‑quality early years education in line with EYFS.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, age‑appropriate activities that support learning and development
• Supporting children’s emotional, social, and physical development through play and routine
• Acting as a key worker and building strong relationships with children and families
• Observing, assessing, and recording progress
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment at all times
• Working closely with your team to keep standards high and consistent

What We’re Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• A calm, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Someone reliable, team‑focused, and ready to get stuck in

Why Join?

• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A nursery that values consistency, quality, and teamwork
• Real opportunity to grow your career in early years

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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