Nursery Practitioner

Melton Rd, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3FN
, UK

Posted Monday, 28 September 2026 at 05:00

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - £12.71 - £13.47 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our The Laurels Nursery School in Leicester is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

At The Laurels Nursery School, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

We offer a nurturing, child ‑ centred curriculum that blends the Hygge Approach with the Curiosity Approach to create a calm, happy learning environment. Children are encouraged to explore, play and learn through engaging, age ‑ appropriate activities that support their development across key areas.

Located on Melton Road within walking distance of Syston and Queniborough amenities, our nursery is easily accessible for local families and close to transport links.

Our passionate, experienced staff create a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe and valued. The team includes trained SENCo staff who work with families to support individual development.

We provide five bright, well ‑ equipped playrooms and a large outdoor garden with age ‑ specific play areas, climbing equipment, a mud kitchen and a growing garden where children can explore nature. A newly refurbished sensory room offers a quiet space for relaxation and discovery.

Children enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities, including Boogie Mites, Sing and Sign, yoga, Make and Bake and Sow and Grow sessions. These experiences support physical development, communication skills and sensory exploration.

We take regular walks into the local village and visits to nearby parks so children can learn about and engage with their wider community.

Our nursery app keeps families connected with daily updates, photos and milestones. We also host parents’ evenings and stay ‑ and ‑ play sessions to strengthen communication and partnership.

The nursery was rated “Good” in its most recent Ofsted inspection with good judgements across all areas including quality of education, personal development, behaviour and leadership & management.

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential…