Rayleigh Nursery Practitioner

Protocol Education Ltd; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Level 3 EYFS Practitioner for a permanent role in Rayleigh. You will support children 0-5, deliver EYFS-based activities, and help maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

The role offers full-time or part-time hours with strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development, and team collaboration. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a nursery or EYFS setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
• Caring, positive, and professional approach.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years in their learning and development.
• Delivering activities in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Completing observations and learning journeys.
• Supporting children's personal care routines where required.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide the highest standard of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Practitioner

Permanent Role | Full-Time or Part-Time | Rayleigh

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner looking for a nursery where you'll feel valued, supported, and part of a close-knit team?

We're working with a welcoming nursery in Rayleigh that is looking for a Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join their permanent team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves supporting children in their early years and wants to work in a setting where staff wellbeing and development are just as important as the children's.

Before You Apply

• Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)?
• Do you have experience working within a nursery or EYFS setting?
• Are you looking for a permanent role within a supportive nursery team?

About the Nursery

This is a warm, caring nursery with a strong focus on creating a nurturing environment for both children and staff. The team works closely together, supporting one another to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

The nursery follows a child‑centred approach, encouraging learning through play, curiosity, and meaningful experiences while offering plenty of support and guidance to its practitioners.

Why Join This Nursery?

• Friendly and supportive leadership team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Well‑resourced learning environments
• A nursery that genuinely values its team

The Role

You will be:

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years in their learning and development
• Delivering activities in line with the EYFS Framework
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Completing observations and learning journeys
• Supporting children's personal care routines where required
• Working closely with colleagues to provide the highest standard of care

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous nursery or Early Years experience
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• A caring, positive, and professional approach
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid
• SEND experience
• Experience using Tapestry or similar nursery systems
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Safeguarding Level 2 Training

Hours

• Full-time or Part-time opportunities available
• Permanent position
• All-year-round nursery

Salary

Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• FREE access to high-quality CPD and training
• Support with professional development and career progression
• Simple and streamlined registration process
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Paediatric First Aid?

If you don't currently hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification, don't worry. We can support you with upcoming training opportunities.

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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