Nursery Nurses and Teaching Assistants Required - Epping Forest

Protocol Education Ltd; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of early education as an Early Years Practitioner supporting nurseries across Epping Forest. Ideal for Level 3 qualified candidates or students in Early Childhood Education, providing flexible hours, supportive teams, and professional development opportunities. This role allows you to inspire young children through play-based learning and care.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Opportunities across multiple nurseries

Ongoing professional development

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Required Level 3 Early Years qualification minimum.
• Students or graduates of Early Years or related fields encouraged.
• Experience in a nursery setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and learning for children aged 0-5.
• Deliver engaging activities aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage development in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Years Educator – Students & Graduates Welcome!

• Nurseries & Early Years Settings across Epping Forest
• September 2025 Start | Flexible Hours & Days Available
• Level 3 Early Years Qualification Required

Are you a student or graduate with a passion for early childhood education? Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to grow your experience in nurturing, play-based learning environments — we’d love to hear from you!

We’re hiring Early Years Practitioners for multiple welcoming nurseries and early years settings across the Epping Forest area. This is a brilliant opportunity for Level 3-qualified candidates or those studying for a degree in Early Childhood Education to join supportive teams and inspire children aged 0–5 to learn and grow.

The Role:

• Support babies, toddlers, or preschoolers through daily routines and learning

• Help deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS curriculum

• Get stuck in with sensory play, messy activities, songs, stories and outdoor fun

• Assist with snack and mealtimes, hygiene routines and transitions

• Encourage each child’s social, emotional and cognitive development

We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)

• Early Years students or graduates (or those with equivalent training)

• A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic nature

• A genuine love for working with young children

• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is a bonus

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working patterns to fit around uni, family, or other commitments

• Opportunities at multiple nurseries across Epping Forest

• Supportive teams and ongoing professional development

• A brilliant way to build experience in education, care or child development

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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