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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: Flexible- December 2025
We are currently recruiting for a welcoming and well-established maintained nursery school in Nelson, currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a full-time, term-time-only basis.
About the Role:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will support the learning, development, and care of children aged 2-4 years, working alongside an experienced team to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. You will help children thrive and reach their full potential through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Promote a child-centred approach to teaching and care
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals
Observe, record, and assess children's progress
Requirements:
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)
A genuine passion for working with young children
Good communication and teamwork skills
Experience in a nursery or early years setting is desirable
We Offer:
A supportive and experienced team environment
A well-resourced and inclusive maintained nursery setting
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
A work-life balance with term-time only hours
Start date is flexible - we are looking for the right candidate to join the team.
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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