Nursery Practitioner — Ignite Early Years Growth (EYFS)

Protocol Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is hiring a Nursery Practitioner in St Albans to support children aged 0-5 within a welcoming Early Years team. You will assist with learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, positive setting.

The role requires Level 2/3 Early Years/Childcare qualifications, prior nursery experience, and a caring, patient, enthusiastic approach with strong safeguarding and EYFS understanding. Flexible hours: full-time or part-time options available to suit vacancy needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to children's learning and wellbeing.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Follow the EYFS framework and support children's development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Carry out observations and contribute to children's learning journeys.
• Encourage children's communication, confidence and independence.
• Maintain a safe, clean and nurturing nursery environment.
• Work as part of a supportive Early Years team.

Skills

Caring and patient

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Early Years/Childcare

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Protocol Education is hiring a Nursery Practitioner in St Albans to support children aged 0-5 within a welcoming Early Years team. You will assist with learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, positive setting.

The role requires Level 2/3 Early Years/Childcare qualifications, prior nursery experience, and a caring, patient, enthusiastic approach with strong safeguarding and EYFS understanding. Flexible hours: full-time or part-time options available to suit vacancy needs.