Level 1 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Nursery in Blackburn
Hours: 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Description:
We are looking for a Level 1 Early Years Practitioner to support a nursery setting in Blackburn during afternoon sessions. The role involves helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop through play.
Your responsibilities will include supporting daily routines, assisting with planned activities, supervising children both indoors and outdoors, and contributing to a positive early years environment.
Requirements:
Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
A relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification (Level 1 or equivalent)
Understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)Benefits:
Consistent weekday afternoon hours, ideal for someone seeking regular part‑time work
Competitive rates of pay up to £17.71 p/h
Access to ongoing training and professional development
Supportive working environment within an established nurserySafeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policies.
Work history should cover the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any gaps. Applicants need the legal right to work in the UK and availability to attend a registration interview.
About Us:
Veritas Education works with nurseries and schools across the region, providing high‑quality staffing solutions across early years, primary, secondary, and further education settings.
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 interviewVeritas 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