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Job Title: Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner Location: Lancaster, Lancashire Company: Veritas Education Position Type: Full-time / Part-time Salary: £13.75 per hour
About Veritas Education
At Veritas Education, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality recruitment solutions to schools and nurseries across Lancaster. We are committed to finding passionate and dedicated individuals to make a real difference in children's lives. We are currently looking to recruit a Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly, welcoming team at a well-established nursery in Lancaster.
Job Description
As a Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner, you will be supporting the day-to-day activities and educational development of young children in a safe, nurturing environment. You will work alongside other practitioners to provide a fun, engaging, and stimulating learning experience for children aged 0-5 years.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting children's learning and development through planned activities and play
Providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and explore
Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Observing and recording children's progress and ensuring individual needs are met
Supporting the implementation of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum
Ensuring the well-being and safeguarding of all children in your care
Contributing to a supportive, collaborative team environment
Assisting with general nursery duties such as setting up activities, tidying, and ensuring the room is clean and safe
Requirements
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
Experience in a nursery or early years setting
A genuine passion for working with children and helping them grow and develop
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
First Aid qualification (desirable but not required)
Why Join Us?
Supportive team: You'll be joining a warm, friendly, and passionate team dedicated to creating the best environment for children to thrive.
Training and development: Veritas Education is committed to supporting your growth and providing access to ongoing professional development.
Competitive salary: We offer competitive pay rates and benefits.
Work-life balance: Flexible hours available to suit your needs, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic and caring individual with a passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed)
Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide professional references.
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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