Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Location: Private Day Nursery, Central LeedsSalary: Competitive, based on experienceJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds?

Join our clients friendly and supportive team at our family-feel private day nursery in the heart of Leeds! We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to make a positive impact on children's learning and development across the 0-5 age range.

As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's individual learning journeys. You'll have the chance to create and implement exciting activities in line with the EYFS framework, and provide a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment for children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5.
• Support children's learning through planned play activities and child-led learning experiences.
• Undertake the Key Person role (ideal but not essential), building strong relationships with children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice and ensure every child feels valued and supported.
• Observe, assess, and record children's development, contributing to planning and progress reports.
• Work alongside the team to ensure the nursery meets all safeguarding and welfare requirements.

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of previous experience in an Early Years setting.
• Experience across the 0-5 age range and ideally have experience in the Key Person role, although this is not essential.
• A passion for child development, with the ability to provide fun and engaging learning opportunities.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to high standards of practice.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Private healthcare to support your wellbeing.
• Christmas closure for 1.5 weeks - more time to spend with your loved ones!
• Wellness days to take care of your health and happiness.
• A birthday gift to make you feel special.
• Heaps of staff incentives, including team building activities and reward schemes.
• A supportive, family-feel environment, where we believe in looking after our staff as much as our children.

At our cleints nursery, you will be part of a close-knit team, passionate about delivering high-quality early education. They value communication, respect, and collaboration. They offer plenty of professional development opportunities, and team-building events to ensure that you feel supported and motivated in your role.

Our clientsvnursery is easily accessible by public transport, with excellent links to central Leeds. So whether you're travelling from near or far, you'll find it easy to get here.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team where your contribution really matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter to detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team!

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.'