Early Years Practitioner

Permanent
full-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference Pudsey_1776765604

Closing date May 22, 2026

Location Leeds, United Kingdom. Bradford, United Kingdom

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Full-Time Early Years Role - Flexible Hours | Leeds Area Organisation: Veritas Education Location: Leeds

Are you passionate about working with children in a setting that encourages exploration, creativity, and fun? Veritas Education is supporting a vibrant nursery in the Leeds area, offering a full-time role with flexible hours and a welcoming, nature-inspired environment.

This nursery combines high-quality early years care with enriching activities, including outdoor play, music sessions, and other creative experiences that spark curiosity and learning. You'll be part of a team that values each child's development, wellbeing, and happiness.

Why this role is great:

• Flexible hours: Full-time, with patterns that can fit your lifestyle.
• Outdoor-focused: Children spend plenty of time exploring gardens, outdoor spaces, and nature-based activities.
• Extra enrichment: Music sessions, arts, and creative play add variety and fun to every day.
• Supportive team: Work in a friendly, professional setting where your contributions are valued.

Role responsibilities:

• Engage children in outdoor and indoor activities, including structured and creative play.
• Support music, arts, and other enrichment sessions that promote development.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all children.
• Encourage curiosity, independence, and positive routines.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality care and education.

What we're looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or relevant childcare experience.
• A caring, patient, and positive approach to working with children.
• Confidence supporting outdoor play and extra enrichment activities.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Genuine interest in children's wellbeing, development, and learning.
• Understanding of safeguarding and early years practice, or willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• Full-time, flexible hours that work for you.
• Competitive pay in a nurturing, outdoor-focused environment.
• Opportunities to develop skills in music, arts, and outdoor learning.
• Friendly, down-to-earth colleagues who genuinely care about the children and each other.

If you're ready to make a difference in a positive, enriching environment that values flexibility, creativity, and outdoor learning, get in touch at 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.'