Early Years Assistant

OverviewBe among the first 25 applicants. Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK).

Job Reference EYA25_1756469919. Closing date September 28, 2025. Location Harrogate, United Kingdom. Type Full-Time. Status Permanent.

Contact: Roscoe Price Moor. +64 273124286. rpricemoor@veritas-education.com.

About This JobEarly Years Practitioners Wanted - Level 2 and Level 3 Harrogate | Flexible Working | Private Day Nurseries

What You\''ll Be DoingAs an Early Years Practitioner, you\''ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality childcare, supporting children\''s developmental milestones, and creating stimulating learning environments that inspire curiosity and creativity. You\''ll support across all age groups - from baby room to toddler and pre-school, following the EYFS framework and promoting learning through play.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities to support Prime and Specific Areas of learning

Observe, assess and record children\''s progress

Promote personal, social, and emotional development

Encourage communication and language skills, physical development, and early literacy and numeracy

Build strong relationships with children, families, and nursery teams

Ensure safeguarding and welfare requirements are met at all times

Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (essential)

Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

A genuine passion for early childhood education

Flexible, enthusiastic and able to adapt to different settings

Good communication and teamwork skills

A valid DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

Flexible working to suit your schedule

Experience different nursery settings and build your confidence

Opportunity to support settings during staff absence, sickness or maternity leave

Gain valuable experience with a variety of age groups and learning needs

Work in supportive, busy environments with established teams

Application requirements

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our 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

Disclaimer / Equal OpportunitiesNothing 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.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

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