Level 3 EYFS Practitioner - Basildon

Protocol Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities across settings

Referral rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education is working with a lovely nursery near Basildon that feels like a small community. They are seeking a Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join the team, either part-time or full-time, to support children through play-based learning and outdoor exploration.

You will contribute to a safe, nurturing environment, use the Forest School programme, and collaborate with a supportive team. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential, and paediatric first aid course can be arranged.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• A warm, positive approach and a love for working with children.
• Someone who enjoys getting stuck in and being part of a team.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children through play‑based learning and everyday discoveries
• Creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment
• Helping children grow in confidence and curiosity
• Making the most of the nursery’s fantastic outdoor spaces and Forest School activities
• Working as part of a friendly team that genuinely supports one another

Skills

Warm personality

Team player

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Practitioner

Part‑time or Full‑time | Flexible Opportunities Available

Tiny wellies, muddy adventures, story time giggles, and plenty of fresh air. Sound like your kind of day?

We’re working with a truly lovely nursery that feels more like a little community than a workplace. It’s the sort of place where children are encouraged to explore, climb, discover and get wonderfully messy. With a huge outdoor space, a brilliant Forest School programme, and a warm, welcoming team, this is a nursery where both children and staff genuinely enjoy being.

They’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join the team, either part‑time or full‑time.

What your days could look like

• Supporting children through play‑based learning and everyday discoveries
• Creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment
• Helping children grow in confidence and curiosity
• Making the most of the nursery’s fantastic outdoor spaces and Forest School activities
• Working as part of a friendly team that genuinely supports one another

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is essential
• A warm, positive approach and a love for working with children
• Someone who enjoys getting stuck in and being part of a team
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework

Paediatric First Aid?

No worries if you haven’t got it yet. We’ve got an upcoming Paediatric First Aid course available, so we can help you get that box ticked too.

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local opportunities
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

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.

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.