Nursery Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference LeedsUnqual1_1774105206

Closing date April 21, 2026

Location Leeds, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Early Years Practitioner - Leeds Employer: Veritas Education Location: Leeds

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, explore, and thrive? Veritas Education is working with a beautiful, independent nursery in Leeds, offering a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join a warm and welcoming team.

This charming nursery is known for its wonderful outdoor space and engaging day-to-day activities that inspire curiosity and creativity. The role is open to both qualified practitioners (Level 2 or Level 3) and unqualified candidates with relevant childcare experience who are eager to develop their career in early years.

You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn through play and develop confidently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of creative and play-based learning activities, both indoors and outdoors
• Encourage children's development, independence, and wellbeing
• Assist with observations and contribute to children's learning journeys
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Follow safeguarding procedures and nursery policies at all times

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or relevant childcare experience
• A caring, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of EYFS and safeguarding, or willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly nursery environment
• Excellent outdoor facilities and engaging daily activities
• Opportunities for career progression

To apply or find out more, please contact 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.'