Dunmow - Nursery Practitioner - Perm position!

Protocol Education Ltd; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a private nursery in Great Dunmow for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, supportive team in a permanent role offering 4 days per week with flexible hours.

The role focuses on play-based learning, safeguarding, and building strong relationships with children and families in a beautiful setting with outdoor spaces and collaborative, child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification (essential).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and caring approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children to learn, develop, and thrive through play-based experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with families

Education

Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) - Permanent Role

Great Dunmow | 4 Days Per Week | Flexible Hours Available

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to join a warm, supportive, and joyful team?

We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a beautiful private nursery in Great Dunmow, offering a permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is committed to giving children the very best start in life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a welcoming setting with excellent outdoor spaces, engaging learning environments, and a team that truly values collaboration, creativity, and child-centred learning.

The Role

• Permanent Nursery Practitioner position
• 4 days per week
• Flexible working hours available and open for discussion
• Supporting children to learn, develop, and thrive through play-based experiences
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

Requirements

• Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification (essential)
• A genuine passion for Early Years education
• Positive, enthusiastic, and caring approach
• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why Join This Nursery?

• Beautiful private nursery setting
• Friendly, supportive, and welcoming team
• Flexible working patterns
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive and joyful working environment where staff are valued

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.
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