Play-Based Learning Practitioner

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Weekly pay

Referral bonus £250

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with nurseries in BS6 to recruit Nursery Assistants, Early Years Practitioners and Learning Support Staff who are caring, reliable and flexible. You will help children aged 2 to 5 in EYFS and early KS1, supporting play, routines and early literacy/ numeracy foundations.

We offer flexible work locations, weekly pay, and dedicated consultants. The role involves teamwork, safeguarding and helping young children build confidence each day.

Qualifications

• Patience and warmth when supporting young children.
• Ability to model positive behaviour and routines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children in EYFS and early KS1, one-to-one or small groups.
• Assist with play-based learning, phonics foundations, and number awareness.
• Help children feel secure, confident and ready to learn.
• Encourage independence and curiosity through play.

Skills

Patience

Warmth

Consistency

Team player

Job description

Protocol Education is working with nurseries in BS6 to find caring, reliable and flexible Nursery and Early Years Support Staff who love helping little ones feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

We’re looking for Nursery Assistants, Early Years Practitioners and Learning Support Staff who enjoy supporting children in their very first years of education. Roles suit people who bring patience, warmth and consistency, and who understand how powerful early relationships can be. At Protocol Education, we take pride in matching staff to short- and long-term roles that fit their experience, preferences and availability.

You’ll mainly be supporting children in EYFS and early KS1, working one-to-one or in small groups. Your day-to-day role will focus on helping children feel secure and confident, supporting play-based learning, early communication, phonics foundations, number awareness and daily routines. You’ll also help model positive behaviour, encourage independence and nurture curiosity through play.

You’ll be joining settings with caring, inclusive cultures where teamwork, kindness and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.

If you love helping young children take those important first steps in learning, build confidence and feel proud of themselves each day, this could be a lovely next role for you.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work, choose where and when you work
• Paid per day, with weekly pay
• Local nurseries and primary schools, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants who support you and help you grow in early years education
• Easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

Pay:£14.30 - £15.25, per hourLocation:BS6

A Bit About You:

• Comfortable supporting children aged 2 to 5, with some KS1 exposure
• Calm, patient and nurturing by nature
• Friendly, reassuring and great at building trust with young children
• Happy to get involved in play, routines and care-based tasks
• Understanding of children’s individual needs, including SEND

What We Need To Clear You:

• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• OSPC if you’ve lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years

If this sounds like your kind of early years role, we’d love to chat and help you find a nursery or school where you’ll feel supported, appreciated and excited to start each day.

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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