Early Years Practitioner

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EYP26_1770807608
Closing date March 13, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Qualified (Full Time, Permanent) - LS15

Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour (increasing from 1st April) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Location: LS15, Leeds Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner bursting with ideas, confidence, and a bubbly personality? Whether you're newly qualified or already experienced, we'd love to welcome someone with genuine passion, creativity, and commitment to giving children the very best start in life.

We're looking for someone who can bring energy, warmth, and fresh thinking to our team-someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and loves watching children grow, learn, and explore.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Creating engaging, stimulating learning experiences in line with the EYFS

  • Building strong, positive relationships with children and families

  • Acting as a Key Person, supporting children's development and wellbeing

  • Bringing new ideas, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to daily practice

  • Working collaboratively with a supportive, friendly team

  • Ensuring a safe, inclusive, high‑quality environment for all children

    • What We're Looking For

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

  • A confident, bubbly, enthusiastic character

  • Passion for Early Years and child development

  • Ability to work full time, 40 hours over 5 days

  • Strong communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude

  • Someone who is reliable, caring, and eager to grow professionally

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate (rising from April 1st)

  • Supportive leadership and a welcoming team

  • Opportunities for training, development, and progression

  • A fun, creative working environment where your ideas are valued

  • A stable, permanent role in a well‑established setting

    • If you're ready to make a real impact and bring your passion for Early Years to a setting that truly values its staff, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next chapter with us.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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