Early Years Educator

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference ETE25_1768838416

Closing date February 19, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Early Years Practitioner - Full-Time, Permanent

Busy, Vibrant Nursery in WF1 (Central Wakefield)

Working in Our Energetic 2-3s Room

If you're the kind of person who lights up when a toddler proudly shows you their latest masterpiece (even if it's mostly paint and enthusiasm), then this might be your next big move.

Our clients large, lively nursery in the heart of Wakefield is searching for a full‑time Early Years Practitioner to join our 2-3s team. This room is where personalities explode, independence grows, and curiosity is absolutely unstoppable - and we want someone who thrives in that kind of joyful chaos.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating a warm, engaging, and safe environment where children feel confident to explore
• Supporting children's development through play, conversation, and meaningful interactions
• Working closely with an Early Years Educator, who leads on planning, curriculum delivery, and ensuring the room's practice meets the highest standards
• Bringing ideas, energy, and creativity to a room that never has a dull moment
• Building strong relationships with families and colleagues
• Being part of a well‑established, friendly team in a nursery that's always buzzing

About the Early Years Educator You'll Work With

You'll be teamed up with an experienced Early Years Educator who takes the lead on curriculum planning, observations, and ensuring the room's learning environment is inspiring and developmentally rich. They'll guide the direction of the room, and you'll work alongside them to bring those plans to life - from sensory play to small‑group activities to those magical "lightbulb" learning moments.

What Makes This Role Appealing

• A busy, supportive nursery where no two days look the same
• A central WF1 location with great transport links
• A genuinely collaborative team who love what they do
• Opportunities to grow, develop, and progress
• A chance to make a real impact during one of the most important stages of a child's life

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Someone who's warm, enthusiastic, and ready to get stuck in
• A team player who brings positivity and fresh ideas
• A passion for early childhood development
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for working with children

If you're ready to join a thriving nursery where your work truly matters and where the 2-3s will keep you smiling, thinking, and occasionally covered in glitter we'd love to hear from you.

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.'