Nursery Practitioner

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

Job Reference Leedsqual_1783965607

Closing date August 13, 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 (Level 2 & Level 3) - Temp to Perm

Location: Leeds
Organisation: Veritas Education

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a new opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position?

Veritas Education is recruiting on behalf of welcoming and well-established nursery settings across Leeds for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join their teams on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your skills, become part of a supportive team, and progress into a permanent role.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You'll support children's development through engaging activities, build positive relationships with families, and contribute to delivering high-quality Early Years education in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children's learning and development through fun, engaging, and play-based activities
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate experiences that promote children's progress
• Create a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment
• Observe, assess, and contribute to children's learning journeys
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Encourage children's confidence, independence, and wellbeing
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive Early Years team

Requirements:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or an equivalent qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's development

What's on Offer:

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time hours with consistent work
• Supportive and welcoming nursery environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop your career within a reputable Early Years setting
• Dedicated support from the Veritas Education team throughout your placement

If you're a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to: 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.'