Nursery Practitioner

Protocol Education Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Free CPD and training

Weekly pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support a variety of nurseries across Witham and Braintree. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive, with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

Hitting safeguarding standards, you'll work with a friendly team, deliver play-based activities, and contribute to observations and planning. DBS checks and ongoing CPD are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, positive, and proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities.
• Promoting children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding and welfare procedures at all times.
• Assisting with observations, planning, and assessments where required.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive environment for all children.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Love working with children? Looking for flexibility, support, and exciting opportunities?

At Protocol Education, we work with a wide network of fantastic nurseries across Witham and Braintree, offering flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for full-time hours, part-time work, long-term placements, or day-to-day assignments, our dedicated team is here to match you with roles that fit your experience, availability, and career goals.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support a variety of nurseries across the local area. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities.
• Promoting children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding and welfare procedures at all times.
• Assisting with observations, planning, and assessments where required.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive environment for all children.

Requirements:

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, positive, and proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Flexible work to fit around your schedule.
• Opportunities within a variety of welcoming nursery settings.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey.
• Access to free CPD and training courses.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

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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