Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Flexible Nursery Practitioner
Location: Across East Lancashire
Pay: £13.68 - £14.50 per hour (inclusive of statutory holiday pay)
Job Type: Supply (Part-Time and Full-Time), with Permanent Roles Available

About the Role:
We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible Nursery Practitioners to support a range of nurseries across East Lancashire. This is a great opportunity for qualified early years professionals who are looking for flexible work, variety in settings, and potential permanent placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Support nurseries with daily routines, activities, and child supervision

• Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children

• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

• Adapt to different nursery settings and contribute to the smooth running of each environment

Requirements:

• Recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3) - Essential

• Paediatric First Aid - Desirable

• Safeguarding and Food Hygiene training - Desirable

• Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt quickly to new environments

Training Provided:
If you do not currently hold training in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, or Food Hygiene, we will support you in accessing relevant training and development opportunities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: £13.68 - £14.50 per hour (including statutory holiday pay)

• Flexible working hours to suit your availability

• A variety of nursery settings and locations

• Opportunities to move into permanent roles within nurseries

• Ongoing professional development and support

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about early years education and looking for a flexible role that works around your lifestyle, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or email .

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.'