Nursery Practitioner

Protocol Education Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 0-5 across Watford nurseries. You will contribute to safe, nurturing environments and deliver play-based learning. A caring, reliable approach is essential, with DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Opportunities include flexible supply work, long‑term placements, or permanent roles, with free CPD and dedicated consultant support through registration to placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable.
• A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Planning and delivering engaging play‑based learning activities.
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Following safeguarding and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.

Skills

Early Years experience

Childcare qualification

DBS Update Service

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Watford

Join Outstanding Nurseries Across Watford with Protocol Education!

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Watford? Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic Early Years professionals to support a range of welcoming and well‑established nurseries across the area.

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, a long‑term placement, or a permanent role, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 0-5 in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Planning and delivering engaging play‑based learning activities.
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Following safeguarding and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable.
• A caring, reliable, and enthusiastic approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible work to fit around your schedule.
• Opportunities in a variety of nurseries across Watford.
• Free CPD and training to support your career.
• Dedicated consultant support from registration through to placement.

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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