Early Years Practitioner Role

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EARLY PRA_1793642403
Closing date December 3, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Early Years Practitioner Role

Location: Leeds Contract: Part-Time, Supply Start Date: ASAP

Early Years Practitioner - Leeds

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery setting in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young children's development and helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside a friendly and supportive team to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-4 years, promoting learning through play and ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based experiences.
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
  • Monitor, observe, and record children's progress and achievements.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Support children's personal, social, and emotional development.
  • Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to planning and assessing learning activities.

    • Requirements

  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or equivalent.
  • Paediatric First Aid qualification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A nurturing and patient approach to supporting children.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

    • What We're Looking For

  • A positive and proactive attitude.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Passion for helping children achieve their developmental milestones.
  • Reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.

    • How to Apply

    If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

    All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

    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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