Nursery Practitioner

Nexter Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexter Ltd is seeking Level 2 Educators for nursery support in LS9. This part-time, field-based role offers a friendly environment and flexible weekly earnings.

Take home £12.75–£13.50 per hour with a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate. Work around nursery drop-offs and college modules while gaining hands-on room experience across age groups.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Early Years or Childcare.
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Experience in nursery or child care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read stories with children during shifts.
• Facilitate sensory activities and guided messy play.
• Support learning across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms.
• Spend shifts reading, observing development, and playing.
• Choose your days: 2–3 days per week to fit your routine.

Education

Level 2 in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant | Leeds LS9 | £13.00ph

Company: Nexter Ltd

Salary: £12.75 to £13.50 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: LS9 6NF

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Put Your Level 2 Childcare Qualification to Work on Your Own Schedule

Did you recently complete your Level 2 in Early Years or Childcare and want a friendly place to find your rhythm? Or maybe you hold a Level 2 certificate, took time away for family, and are ready to ease back onto the floor without the pressure of permanent rota lock-ins?

At Nexter Recruitment, we partner with welcoming nursery teams across East Leeds (LS9) and neighboring communities who value dependable, hands‑on support.

This isn't about being handed an overwhelming folder of paperwork on your first morning. It's an approachable, stress‑free way to build confidence, gain diverse room experience, and earn dependable weekly money doing what you enjoy.

What Makes This a Great Fit for Level 2 Educators:

• Reliable Weekly Earnings: Take home £13.00 per hour (for Level 2 qualified staff holding a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate), deposited straight into your bank account every Friday.
• A Rota That Works Around You: Choose your working days week by week. Work around nursery drop-offs, college modules, or simply work 2 to 3 days to suit your household routine.
• Focus on the Children, Not the Bureaucracy: Spend your shifts reading stories, facilitating sensory activities, and guiding messy play. You won't have to write observations, update tracking portals, or take work home after hours.
• Great Stepping Stone: Gain real-world room experience across baby, toddler, and pre‑school rooms at your own pace-ideal if you ever plan to study for your Level 3 down the line.
• Placements Close to Your Front Door: We keep your bookings local to LS9, Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Gates, and Halton so you spend less time travelling and more time earning.

Did you recently complete your Level 2 in Early Years or Childcare and want a friendly place to find your rhythm? Or maybe you hold a Level 2 certificate, took time away for family, and are ready to ease back onto the floor without the pressure of permanent rota lock-ins?

At Nexter Recruitment, we partner with welcoming nursery teams across East Leeds (LS9) and neighboring communities who value dependable, hands‑on support.

This isn't about being handed an overwhelming folder of paperwork on your first morning. It's an approachable, stress‑free way to build confidence, gain diverse room experience, and earn dependable weekly money doing what you enjoy.

What Makes This a Great Fit for Level 2 Educators:

Reliable Weekly Earnings: Take home £13.00 per hour (for Level 2 qualified staff holding a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate), deposited straight into your bank account every Friday.

A Rota That Works Around You: Choose your working days week by week. Work around nursery drop-offs, college modules, or simply work 2 to 3 days to suit your household routine.

Focus on the Children, Not the Bureaucracy: Spend your shifts reading stories, facilitating sensory activities, and guiding messy play. You won't have to write observations, update tracking portals, or take work home after hours.

Great Stepping Stone: Gain real-world room experience across baby, toddler, and pre‑school rooms at your own pace-ideal if you ever plan to study for your Level 3 down the line.

Placements Close to Your Front Door: We keep your bookings local to LS9, Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Gates, and Halton so you spend less time travelling and more time earning.