<div><h3><b>Level 3 Childcare Practitioner – Leeds | Flexible Start or September 2026</b></h3><p><b>Full-Time | Nursery & Early Years Settings | Long-Term Opportunities</b></p><p>Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming nurseries and early years settings across <b>Leeds</b> who are seeking enthusiastic and nurturing <b>Level 3 Childcare Practitioners</b> to join their teams.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate childcare professional who is committed to supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during the most important stages of their early years journey.</p><h3><b>The Role</b></h3><p>As a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, you will:</p><ul><li>Support children aged 0–5 in their learning, development, and daily routines</li><li>Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children to thrive</li><li>Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>Encourage children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development</li><li>Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues</li><li>Observe, assess, and record children’s progress</li><li>Support children’s personal care needs when required</li><li>Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are maintained at all times</li></ul><h3><b>Requirements</b></h3><p>To be considered for this role, you will need:</p><ul><li>A <b>Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education, or equivalent</b></li><li>Experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting</li><li>Good knowledge of the EYFS framework</li><li>A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development</li></ul><h3><b>Why Choose Milk Education?</b></h3><p>Milk Education is a purpose-driven, eco-conscious education agency dedicated to making a positive difference in schools, nurseries, and communities.</p><p><b>Benefits include:</b></p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Flexible start dates, including immediate and September opportunities</li><li>Dedicated consultant support</li><li>Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
</li><li>Wellbeing support and resources</li><li>Long-term and permanent opportunities available</li></ul><h3><b>Apply Now</b></h3><p><b>miles.fortune@milk-education.co.uk</b><br/><b>0113 418 0100</b></p><p>Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.</p></div>