Overview
Nursery Practitioner - Full-Time & Part Time (Term Time Only)
Location: Maintained Nursery School, Burnley
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday and 8:30am-12:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: December 2025 (flexible for the right candidate)
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years professional looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, well-established maintained nursery school in Nelson, seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting the learning and development of children aged 2-4 years, helping to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You'll work alongside a committed and experienced team who value collaboration, creativity, and child-led learning.
Responsibilities
* Support children's learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
* Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
* Foster a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe and confident
* Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals
* Observe and assess children's progress, contributing to their learning journeys
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and safeguarding
Qualifications and Experience
* Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)
* A genuine passion for early years education and development
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
* Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
* A supportive, inclusive, and well-resourced maintained nursery environment
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* A strong team ethos and positive working culture
* Excellent work-life balance with term-time only hours
How to Apply
If you're an enthusiastic and nurturing individual who's ready to inspire young minds and grow your career in early years education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your early years journey.
For more information contact Abby on the appropriate contact method.
Application Requirements
* All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment gaps must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education works 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.
Equal Opportunities
Nothing within this advert is designed to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.
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