**Job Advertisement: Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Teaching Assistant**
Are you passionate about shaping young minds and supporting early childhood development? We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our pre-school team in Garstang and Preston. This role is ideal for someone with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years, eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and nurturing environment.
**Position Overview:**
- **Role:** Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Teaching Assistant
- **Location:** Garstang and Preston
- **Hours:** 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM (Full-time and part-time options available)
- **Type:** Long-term agency role with potential for a permanent position after 12 weeks
- **Pay:** Competitive rates based on experience and qualifications
**Role Responsibilities:**
- Support young children’s learning and development through engaging and structured activities
- Collaborate with other team members to create a positive, nurturing environment
- Establish strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote a supportive pre-school community
- Conduct observations and assessments to monitor children’s progress and adapt activities to their needs
- Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment
**Requirements:**
- **Qualification:** Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent) is essential
- Excellent communication skills and a caring, patient approach with young children
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the evolving needs of the pre-school setting
- Commitment to promoting curiosity, creativity, and confidence in children
**Why Work with Us?**
- Opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on children’s early learning journey
- Work within a friendly, supportive team committed to professional growth and development
- Flexible working options with full-time and part-time shifts
- Potential to secure a permanent role and build lasting relationships in the pre-school community
If you’re enthusiastic, qualified, and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. **Apply now to be a valued part of our early years team!**
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.’