Early Years Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks an Early Years Support Worker across Leeds. You will play an essential role in supporting children aged 0-5 in their development and learning, working closely with educators to provide high-quality care aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This position offers the chance to impact young lives positively while enjoying a supportive, flexible work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Access to school facilities and well-being support

Supportive and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Looking for a career in education or further experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Foster a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Skills

Patient

Nurturing

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Degree level or specific childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Support Worker
Location: Across Leeds
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 90- 110 per day
Start Date: ASAP or September

About Us

Veritas are working with a number of schools across Leeds who are looking for Early Years Support Workers to support 1:1 and in classroom. Some of the children are not accessing full-time education yet so the role will be part-time SEN support and part time in classroom support.

The Role

As an Early Years Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and well-being of children aged 0-5. You will work closely with early years practitioners and teaching staff to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Foster a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Observe and record children's progress, contributing to their learning journeys.
• Assist with care routines including mealtimes, toileting, and hygiene.
• Support children with additional needs, ensuring they are fully included in all activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about early childhood education and development
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work on your own initiative

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Degree level or have specific childcare related qualification
• Looking for a career in education, considering teaching or to gain further experience working with children

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference in young children's lives
• Access to school facilities and well-being support

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Emma Bjelan on (url removed) or call Emma Bjelan for further information on (phone number removed).

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.'