Nursery Practitioner - Full-Time (Term Time Only) Location: Maintained Nursery School, Nelson Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Term Time Only Start Date: November 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 currently 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. Key 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 What We're Looking For 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. 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