Harrogate Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Hours: Full-time, hours between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a rewarding role in a nurturing environment? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Assistants to join independent nursery settings across Harrogate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the nursery team in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years.
• Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
• Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a nursery setting is preferred.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of child development principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when necessary.
• Passion for working with young children and supporting their holistic development.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate, up to £13.00 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Chance to make a positive impact on children's lives during their early years.

If you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education to young children and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

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.'