Nursery Practitioner

Job title and organisation: Nursery Practitioner - Leeds Mencap, Jimbo's Community Nursery

Salary: £26,040 pa pro rata, equivalent to £13.32 per hour. Actual salary £19,584 pa

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only - a 15 hours per week, term time only, role is also available

Contract: Permanent

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

Closing Date and Time: Thursday 12th November 2026 at midnight

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 End Park, Leeds.

We are looking forward to welcoming Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our Toddler’s and Pre-School Playrooms. A part time role is available in our popular After School Club (we collect children from two local primary schools).

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 warm, modern, purpose‑built centre with excellent facilities and resources. 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 mainstream nursery with specialist playroom, 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.

To apply please download application pack from our website Join our team - Learning Disability Charity - Leeds Mencap our application form is part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

For more information please contact Abigail Cunningham on 0113 467 3050 or e-mail abigail.cunningham@leedsmencap.org.uk

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.

Please send completed forms to administrator@leedsmencap.org.uk.

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 12th November 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 13th November 2026

Interview date: week beginning 16th November 2026

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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