L3 Nursery Worker- ASAP

Protocol Education Ltd; Woodford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Woodford is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Nurse committed to creating a joyful and nurturing environment for children. You will play a vital role in delivering EYFS-aligned activities, building relationships with children and families, and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the nursery. Candidates should possess a Level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrate a proactive, caring approach. This temporary position may offer a permanent role at a later date.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Support for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Strong knowledge and confidence in the EYFS framework.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, engaging, and joy-filled environments for children.
• Deliver EYFS-aligned activities to support development.
• Build warm, trusted relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with the room team to maintain smooth routines.
• Keep observations and assessments current to support each child.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Proactive and caring

Team-minded

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Nurse, Woodford

Hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, OR 8am to 6pm across 4 days

Love the early years and want a role where your EYFS expertise really shines? This lovely day care setting in Woodford is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Nurse who lives and breathes child‑centred play, warm interactions, and those tiny lightbulb moments that make the early years magical.

You’ll be joining a welcoming, well‑run nursery with a team who truly value their practitioners. If you’re someone who brings calm, creativity, and a nurturing touch, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating a safe, engaging, and joy‑filled space for little learners
• Delivering EYFS‑aligned activities that support development and spark curiosity
• Building warm, trusted relationships with children and families
• Working closely with your room team to keep routines running smoothly
• Keeping observations and assessments up to date so every child gets the support they need

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
• Strong knowledge and confidence in EYFS
• Someone who’s caring, proactive, and team‑minded
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting
• A practitioner who’s happiest when they’re down at child level, joining in the play

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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