Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Leeds Mencap; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

OFSTED Outstanding

Job summary

Leeds Mencap’s Jimbo’s Community Nursery in Leeds is recruiting full-time Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our Toddler’s and Pre-School Playrooms at The Vinery Centre.

We offer 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday all year round, 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, and a supportive team with specialist training. The setting is OFSTED Outstanding with excellent facilities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner qualification required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join Toddler’s and Pre-School Playrooms as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.
• Work with a strong, supportive team and participate in specialist training.

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Salary: £26,040 per annum, £13.32 per hour,

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday all year round.

Annual Leave: 28 days per year plus public holidays.

Location: The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, Leeds LS9 9LU.

We are recruiting Level 3 Nursery Practitioners.

Rated Outstanding by OFSTED, Jimbo’s Community Nursery offers something truly special: high quality mainstream and specialist early years education right in the heart of East Leeds with great transport links from the city centre.

We are looking forward to welcoming full time Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our Toddler’s and Pre-School Playrooms.

You’ll be part of a strong, experienced team, surrounded by colleagues who support one another and backed by specialist training tailored to your role.

As part of Leeds Mencap, a respected local charity, our nursery is based in a modern, purpose built centre with excellent facilities and resources including sensory rooms and a soft play area with a ball pool. You’ll be joining a setting that’s expertly led by our highly skilled and supportive Childcare Manager, giving you the guidance and confidence to grow in your career.

We want to be able to offer places to the many children who want to start coming to the nursery. This is why we’re now recruiting Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join team.

We’re proud to be the only nursery in the city with a dedicated specialist playroom designed to support children with additional needs.

“Working for a local charity nursery is incredibly rewarding, every day we see the difference we are making in children’s lives – helping them grow, learn and thrive. I am proud to be part of such a brilliant, dedicated team that truly puts children at the heart of everything we do.” - Nursery Practitioner

“All the staff at Jimbos are fantastic I cannot fault one member of staff, they are like a big family and treat my child like one of their own children.” - Jimbo’s parent

Alongside the nursery Leeds Mencap also offers services to children and young people with a learning disability, their families and carers. The nursery and Family Services often work together to support children and their families, and the support we offer is long-term and meaningful.

Leeds Mencap is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk of harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to fully share and demonstrate this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of people in Leeds and welcome applications from all communities.

If you share our passion about all children getting the very best start in life, whatever their background and ability, we would love to hear from you.

We would also ask you to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form. This form is for monitoring purposes only and will not be treated as part of your application.