Nursery Practitioner

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference NurserypractitionerS_1764663735
Closing date January 1, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Nursery Practitioner

South London

Full time, Long term

£95 - £110 per day

Veritas Education is currently seeking qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioners to join nurseries and primary schools across South London. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting children's early development, fostering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment, and helping each child reach their full potential. Typical working hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

Key Responsibilities for Nursery Pracitioner:

  • Support the learning, development, and well-being of young children through play-based and structured activities
  • Help prepare and maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment
  • Act as a key person for a group of children, building strong relationships with parents and carers
  • Tailor learning and play activities to meet individual needs, including those with SEND
  • Attend staff meetings, training, and CPD opportunities as required
  • Carry out other reasonable duties to support the smooth running of the nursery or classroom

    • Requirements:

  • A relevant childcare qualification (CACHE Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Experience working in an early years or primary setting
  • A friendly, proactive, and dedicated approach, with a genuine passion for working with children
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally

    • If you wish to be considered for this role, please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV.

    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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