Early Years Practitioner

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day supply

Long-term opportunities

Competitive pay

Supportive consultants

Professional development

Diverse settings experience

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners for Burnley and surrounding areas. You will support children's learning through play-based activities, contributing to safe, stimulating environments across nurseries, schools and settings.

We offer flexible options including daily supply, long-term roles, or temp-to-perm placements, with competitive pay and ongoing professional development from friendly consultants.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in nursery/preschool/school-based EYFS setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, safe, and stimulating learning environments.
• Support children's social, emotional and educational development through play-based activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with families to support child development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2

Level 3

Job description

Early Years Practitioners Wanted - Burnley and Surrounding Areas

Join Veritas Education

Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're seeking flexible supply work, a long-term position, or a role that could lead to a permanent placement, Veritas Education would love to hear from you.

We are working with a number of welcoming primary schools, nurseries, and early years settings across Burnley and the surrounding areas who are looking for dedicated practitioners to support children's learning and development.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating engaging, safe, and stimulating learning environments where children can thrive. You will support children's social, emotional, and educational development through play-based learning and structured activities.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who:

• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2, Level 3 or equivalent)
• Have experience working within a nursery, preschool, or school-based Early Years setting
• Understand the EYFS framework and child development
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Are caring, enthusiastic, and committed to helping children reach their full potential
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

What Veritas Education Offers

• Opportunities in nurseries, preschools, and primary schools across Burnley
• Flexible day-to-day supply and long-term positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Friendly and supportive consultants who understand the education sector
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development
• The chance to gain experience across a variety of settings and age groups

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking for your next challenge within Early Years, we'd love to help you find the right role.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to Permanent

Location:

Burnley and Surrounding Areas

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications.

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.'