Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for a setting in Tower Hamlets, East London. You will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5, plan engaging activities, and foster strong relationships with families and staff.

You will work within EYFS guidelines, monitor progress, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment. The role requires Level 2/3 Early Years qualifications and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, positive, and committed to outstanding childcare.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Monitor and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.
• Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment.
• Support children's individual needs and promote wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

DBS check

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Tower Hamlets, East London

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Job Type: Full-time (Part-time may be considered)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join friendly early years teams in Tower Hamlets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children's learning and development in a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Monitor and record children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment.
• Support children's individual needs and promote their wellbeing at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, positive, and committed to providing outstanding childcare.
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

If you're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and would like to join a dedicated early years team in Tower Hamlets, 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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