Senior Early Years Practitioner

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference Senior_1778349603
Closing date June 9, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Senior Early Years Practitioner - Opportunity in Leeds Organisation: Veritas Education Location: Leeds

Are you an experienced early years practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established nursery in Leeds to recruit a confident and experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner for a long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality early years education and supporting the development of young children within a stimulating and engaging environment. The nursery places a strong emphasis on child-led learning, wellbeing, and creating positive early experiences that encourage every child to thrive.

As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the setting, leading by example within the team, and helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment. You will use your experience to support children's learning and development, build strong relationships with families, and contribute positively to the wider nursery team.

This role would suit an experienced practitioner who is confident within an early years setting and looking for a long-term opportunity to further develop their career within a high-quality nursery environment.

What we're looking for:

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Proven experience working within an early years setting
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
  • Confidence planning and delivering engaging activities to support children's development
  • Ability to support and work collaboratively within a team
  • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child welfare

    • What's on offer:

  • Long-term opportunity within a supportive nursery setting
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A welcoming and collaborative team environment
  • The chance to further develop your leadership and practitioner experience
  • A rewarding role supporting children during key stages of development

    • If you're an experienced early years practitioner looking for your next senior opportunity in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you: 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.'

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