Nursery Practitioner

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated local consultant

Opportunities for long-term roles

Free EYFS-focused CPD and training

Supportive onboarding process

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking qualified Nursery Practitioners for exciting opportunities in Chelmsford. This role requires a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and involves delivering the EYFS curriculum through fun, play-based learning. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a nurturing approach to childcare. Enjoy competitive pay, dedicated support, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Confidence in supporting the EYFS framework is essential.
• A warm, nurturing, and fun approach to working with young children is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EYFS curriculum through fun, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children through play in a joyful, inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Nurturing approach

Confidence supporting the EYFS framework

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3

Chelmsford | Supportive & Welcoming Setting

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in early years? We are working with warm, welcoming nursery settings in Chelmsford who are seeking qualified Level 2 or Level 3 practitioners to join their teams.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and confident in delivering the EYFS curriculum through fun, play-based learning experiences.

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Confidence supporting the EYFS framework
• A warm, nurturing, and fun approach to working with young children
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• A genuine passion for early years education

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay
• A dedicated local consultant to support you
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Free EYFS-focused CPD and training
• A smooth, supportive onboarding process

If you’re a qualified Nursery Practitioner in Chelmsford who loves supporting children through play and helping them grow in a joyful, inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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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