Colochester Nurseries

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's education service in Colchester seeks Level 2 or 3 Nursery Nurses or Early Years Practitioners to provide flexible work opportunities. You will be part of a supportive team in a child-centred environment, focusing on nurturing through play-based learning. Qualifications in early years and a caring approach are essential. Competitive pay and ongoing support provided.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Competitive rates and weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner needed.
• Experience in a nursery or EYFS setting is required.
• Warm, caring, and child-focused approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing environment for children.
• Engage in play-based learning activities.
• Ensure child safety and well-being.

Skills

Experience in a nursery or EYFS setting

Warm, caring, and child-focused approach

Reliability

Professionalism

Passion for early years development

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Level 2 or 3 Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner Roles – Flexible Work Available

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner looking for a warm, welcoming nursery setting where you can truly make a difference? Whether you're seeking day-to-day flexibility, regular ongoing work, or a long-term position, we can help you find the perfect fit.

We work with a range of lovely nurseries across the local area—supportive teams, well-resourced rooms, and child-centred environments that value nurturing, play-based learning and consistent caring staff.

Why work with Protocol?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle – choose the days that work for you.
• Long-term opportunities available for practitioners wanting stability.
• A dedicated consultant who knows Early Years and supports you every step of the way.
• Fast and smooth onboarding, helping you start work quickly.
• Weekly pay, competitive rates, and a professional, friendly service.
• Early morning support for last-minute bookings when you want them.

What we’re looking for

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• Experience in a nursery or EYFS setting
• Warm, caring, and child-focused approach
• Reliability, professionalism, and a passion for early years development

If you're ready for your next role in a nurturing early years environment, we’d love to hear from you. Let us help you find a setting where you feel valued, supported, and excited to go to work.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.