EYFS Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Burnley is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners for flexible supply work. As part of the supply team, you will support children in various nurseries, offering them a rich learning environment. Ideal candidates love working with children and have relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling, allowing you to focus on child care without additional planning responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose when and where to work

Experience across different nurseries

Opportunities for long-term and temporary roles

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare preferred).
• Reliability, positivity, and a caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Support children as they learn, play, and grow.
• Work in a warm, caring environment across various nurseries.

Skills

Genuine love for working with children

Experience in a nursery or early years setting

Reliability

Positivity

Caring nature

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioners – Flexible Supply Work

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Do you thrive in a warm, caring environment where every day brings something new? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join our supply team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of nurseries, supporting little ones as they learn, play, and grow.

Why choose supply work in a nursery?

• Flexibility that fits your life – choose when and where you work.
• Experience in different nurseries – from private settings to Lancashire-run nurseries.
• Variety and experience – gain insight into different approaches and environments.
• Opportunity to work in both nurseries and primary schools – broaden your skills and experience.
• Work‑life balance – no planning or paperwork, just focus on the children.
• Build your network – get known in different settings, opening doors for future roles.
• Opportunities for long‑term and temporary‑to‑permanent roles – supply can lead to something more.
• Competitive pay – earn while doing what you love.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine love for working with children.
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare preferred).
• Reliability, positivity, and a caring nature.

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.

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.'

Closing dates

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!