Early Years Teaching Assistant

Description

Nursery Practitioner - Full-Time (Term Time Only)

Location: Maintained Nursery School, Nelson

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Term Time Only

Start Date: November 2025 (flexible for the right candidate)

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years professional looking to make a real difference in children's lives? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, well-established maintained nursery school in Nelson, seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting the learning and development of children aged 2-4 years, helping to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You'll work alongside a committed and experienced team who value collaboration, creativity, and child-led learning.

Key Responsibilities

Support children's learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

Foster a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe and confident

Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals

Observe and assess children's progress, contributing to their learning journeys

Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and safeguarding

What We're Looking For

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)

A genuine passion for early years education and development

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

A supportive, inclusive, and well-resourced maintained nursery environment

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

A strong team ethos and positive working culture

Excellent work-life balance with term-time only hours

How to Apply

If you're an enthusiastic and nurturing individual who's ready to inspire young minds and grow your career in early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now - and take the next step in your early years journey.

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 interviewVeritas 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

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