Early Years Educators (Level 2 & 3)

Protocol Education Ltd; Catford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking warm and reliable Early Years Educators in Lewisham. You will support nurseries and EYFS settings, helping children thrive in a nurturing environment. Applicants must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and have experience in early years settings. Enjoy weekly pay, free access to CPD training, and a consultant supporting you throughout your journey. This position may also lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE only)

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Local consultant support

Bookings matching your availability

Refer a friend rewards

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in nursery or EYFS setting is required.
• A caring and hands-on attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support routines and play-based learning in EYFS settings.
• Create nurturing, fun, and safe spaces for children.
• Work closely with teams to support developmental milestones.
• Engage in creative activities and snack patrol duties.

Skills

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience in a nursery or EYFS setting

Caring and hands-on attitude

Thrive trained

Education

Full Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Love a good story time? Know all the best messy play tricks? Whether you’re a Level 2 or Level 3 superstar, we’re looking for warm, reliable Early Years Educators to support nurseries and EYFS settings across Lewisham.

You’ll be helping little ones explore the world around them—from first steps to first friendships—and we’ll be right there cheering you on too.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting routines and play-based learning in EYFS settings
• Creating nurturing, fun, and safe spaces for children to thrive
• Working closely with teams to support developmental milestones
• Jumping into creative activities, story time, and snack patrol duties

You’ll Need:

• A full Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (CACHE, NVQ, or similar)
• Previous experience in a nursery, pre-school, or EYFS setting
• A caring, hands-on attitude and calm presence
• Extra bonus if you’re Thrive trained – if not, we’ll pay for you to get qualified!

What You’ll Get from Protocol:

• Weekly pay (PAYE only) – no umbrella headaches
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A local Lewisham-based consultant who’s with you every step
• Bookings that match your availability and style
• Refer a friend and get rewarded!

Ready to bring your energy and empathy into a nursery that values both? Let’s find you a role that fits around your life—and feels just right.

Apply today and we’ll be in touch faster than you can say "circle time."

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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