Nursery Practitioners for hire in Leicester

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    419

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    41%
    Vocational or technical training
    32%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Little Learners Day Nursery
    • Connex Education Partnership
    • St Georges Nursery
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leicester: £28,332 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,668 yearly
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  • Nursery Practitioner Level 3

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNutrition

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDriving
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationBehaviour Management
  • Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationGCSE

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementEnglishCustomer ServiceChildcareExperience Caring for Children and Young People
  • Early Years Practitioner Level -3

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFirst AidMentoring
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationYogaFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateYoga InstructionLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkChild SafeguardingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid
  • Early Years Practitioner (working towards my Level 3 nearly completed)

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office

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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?

The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nursery practitioners tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for nursery practitioners?

Common licenses or certifications for nursery practitioners include: Safeguarding Certification, Paediatric First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to nursery practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery practitioners include: nursery practitioner level 3, early years practitioner / sendco / senior leadership team and level 2 nursery practitioner.

What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Leicester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?

Most nursery practitioners have 7 years of professional experience.

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