Early Years Practitioner
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Morley, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £12.00 - £13.68 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EYP25M_1743436814 |
| Job Views | 46 |
- Description
Early Years Practitioner
Pay
- Up to £13.68 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Location
Leeds LS27
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Wellness Days
Full job description
Description Job Title: Early Years Educator Location: Leeds Morley or Drighlington Salary: Up to £13.68 per hour Join Our Award-Winning Team! Our Client is award-winning nursery, recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. They provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences, where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our clients team are passionate about making a real difference in young lives every day, and they are looking for an Early Years Educator to join their team on this exciting journey!
About the Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in the care, development, and education of young children, typically from birth to five years old. You will create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive, explore, and develop key skills.
Role Overview:
As an Early Years Educator at you will be an integral part of our team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement engaging activities that support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Foster a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Observe, assess, and document children's progress, identifying areas for development.
- Work closely with parents and caregivers, providing updates on children's progress and supporting their learning journey.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to maintain high-quality early years education and care.
- Support children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through play-based learning experiences.
- Maintain accurate records and reports in line with regulatory and organizational requirements.
What's required?
What We're Looking For:
✔️ Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning ✔️ Experience in early years education (ideally Level 3 qualified or equivalent) ✔️ A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills ✔️ Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
What we offer Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation 4-day work week for full-time staff - more time for you! Extra holiday days for long-standing team members Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more Employee Assistance Programme - mental health support & coaching Staff treats, events & parties - because we value YOU! ️ Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled Free uniform & on-site parking
If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you!
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.'
