Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Protocol Education Limited; Maldon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner for a welcoming primary school in Maldon. You will support children in the Early Years, deliver engaging activities, and work closely with teachers.

The role offers full-time hours with an immediate start in a nurturing environment. Experience in nursery/EYFS is preferred, and you will collaborate with staff to foster learning and development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification required.
• Experience in nursery, preschool, EYFS or primary setting preferred.
• Warm, caring, patient approach and good communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support learning through play.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the Early Years setting to learn through play and structured activities
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development
• Delivering engaging activities that promote curiosity and independence
• Supporting phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and communication development
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Assisting with observations and monitoring pupil progress

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm

Immediate Start Available

Looking for your next Early Years role in a welcoming primary school?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Maldon. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional who loves helping young children learn, develop, and flourish during the most important years of their education.

The school is looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity, and a nurturing approach to the classroom while working closely with teachers and support staff to create an engaging and positive learning environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting children within the Early Years setting to learn through play and structured activities
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development
• Delivering engaging activities that promote curiosity and independence
• Supporting phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and communication development
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Assisting with observations and monitoring pupil progress

We're looking for:

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, EYFS setting, or primary school
• A warm, caring, and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life
• Someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting young learners

Why join this school?

• Supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Friendly staff and positive school culture
• Well-resourced EYFS environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on children's early learning journey
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistent hours

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.