Early Years Practitioner

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for your next exciting opportunity? Do you thrive in a family-run environment that truly values its team? Our client, a small private day nursery in Yeadon, Leeds, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Educator to join their team on a permanent basis.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner with at least one year of experience in a nursery setting, specifically within a baby room. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-2 years, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development through age-appropriate activities and child-led learning.

This nursery boasts a large outdoor space, which is an integral part of their curriculum. If you are passionate about outdoor learning and nature-based play, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Provide stimulating and engaging activities that support the EYFS framework

• Foster strong relationships with babies, parents, and colleagues

• Promote holistic development, including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth

• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

• Observe, assess, and document children's progress using effective planning and assessment strategies

• Support transition periods and encourage secure attachments using key person responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to implement best practices in early years education

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent)

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early years setting, ideally within a baby room

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework and child development theories

• A passion for outdoor learning and the ability to facilitate nature-based activities

• Excellent communication skills and a caring, nurturing nature

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• 25 days holiday per year + 1-week Christmas closure

• Wellness days to support your work-life balance

• 4-day working week for a better work-life balance

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Discounted childcare for staff members

• Work in a supportive, family-run nursery that values its employees

• A chance to be part of a close-knit team that prioritises high-quality care

If you're an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner who loves working with babies and enjoys outdoor learning, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your early years career!

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.'