Unqualified Early Years Practitioner - Supply Team

Location: Nurseries across Leeds Contract: Supply - Covering staffing gaps & staff sickness Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time Options Available Flexibility: Work across multiple settings with varied schedules

About the Role

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Unqualified Early Years Practitioners to join our supply team, supporting nurseries across Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bubbly, confident candidate who thrives in busy early years environments and can quickly build strong relationships with staff and children.

You'll be stepping into settings to provide vital support, ensuring continuity of care and learning for children aged 0-5.

Key Responsibilities

• Support nursery teams in delivering high-quality care and learning in line with the EYFS framework
• Step in to cover staffing gaps and staff sickness with confidence and professionalism
• Engage children in play-based learning and developmental activities
• Build fast, positive relationships with staff, children, and parents
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment

ReQuirements

• Experience working within an Early Years Education setting (nursery, preschool, or childcare)
• Confidence working with children aged 0-5
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, "get stuck in" attitude
• Reliability, flexibility, and enthusiasm for supporting different settings
• Passion for child development and early years learning

Benefits of Working with Veritas Education Recruitment

• Flexible working - choose part-time or full-time supply roles
• Gain varied experience across multiple nurseries in Leeds
• Competitive pay rates with weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development
• Be part of a trusted education recruitment company that values its practitioners

How to Apply

If you're an experienced early years practitioner without formal qualifications but with the passion, energy, and confidence to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through Veritas Education Recruitment and join our supply team supporting nurseries across Leeds.

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.'