Early Years Practitioner

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EYP Wakefield_1780153203
Closing date June 30, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom. Bradford, United Kingdom. Wakefield, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Nursery Practitioner - Wakefield Nursery

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Practitioner to join our beautiful and welcoming nursery in Wakefield. This is a lovely opportunity to work within a supportive team in a unique nursery environment where children and staff are truly valued.

The role involves helping to create a fun, safe, and nurturing space for children to learn and grow. We offer flexible working hours and a positive workplace with opportunities to develop your skills and experience in early years.

What's on offer:

  • Opportunity to join a beautiful and unique nursery in Wakefield
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Excellent progression opportunities within early years
    • Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities
  • Delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, caring, and stimulating environment
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Observing, monitoring, and recording children's progress and achievements

    • What we're looking for

  • Experience working within an early years or nursery setting
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification preferred
  • Unqualified candidates with relevant nursery or childcare experience are also encouraged to apply
  • A warm, positive, and team-focused attitude
  • Passion for supporting children's learning and development

    • If you're looking for a friendly nursery with flexibility and a great atmosphere to work in, we'd love to hear from you.

    Contact: Bheacock@veritas-education.com

    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.'

    Apply now