Nursery Practitioner

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Shooting Stars Nursery – Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10 1AD)
£14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) | Part‑time considered

Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Bank holidays off

Join an Established, Supportive Nursery Team

Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a setting where your skills are recognised, or a newly qualified Level 3 ready to grow your confidence, we’d love to welcome you to Shooting Stars Hinckley.

Our Hinckley nursery is an established setting with a warm, friendly and welcoming team. You’ll be supported by strong leadership, well‑embedded routines and a positive, collaborative culture where teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely valued. We encourage practitioners to share ideas, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and continue developing their practice at a pace that works for them.

If you’re passionate about child‑led learning and delivering high‑quality early years care, apply now or get in touch for an informal chat about joining our Hinckley nursery.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Confidence delivering the EYFS, including supporting children with SEND
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• A positive, proactive team player with a genuine passion for early years

Your Role

• Act as a Key Person, building strong and nurturing relationships
• Plan and deliver engaging, child‑led learning experiences
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for all children
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers
• Support consistent, high‑quality practice and Ofsted standards

What We Offer

• £14.10 per hour with annual pay & benefits review
• Flexible contracts (full‑time or part‑time)
• 50% childcare discount
• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• Fully funded training and clear career progression across the nursery group
• Mental Health First Aid support & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform, enhanced DBS and a dedicated staff break room
• Recognition awards, team socials and annual celebration events

Safeguarding

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• £14.10 per hour with annual pay & benefits review
• Flexible contracts (full‑time or part‑time)
• 50% childcare discount
• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• Fully funded training and clear career progression across the nursery group
• Mental Health First Aid support & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform, enhanced DBS and a dedicated staff break room
• Recognition awards, team socials and annual celebration events