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 interviewVeritas 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
