Supply Nursery Practitoner

Protocol Education Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 54,600 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Flexible working to suit lifestyle

Daily/long-term/permanent placements

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Supply Early Years Practitioner to support nurseries, children's centres and early years settings across Tower Hamlets. Flexible options include daily, short-term, and long-term work to fit around your availability, with opportunities for permanent roles.

The role involves implementing EYFS, creating a safe learning space, supporting development through play, assisting with routines and observations, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices.
• Experience supporting children in early years settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–5 years in line with EYFS.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children's development and wellbeing through play-based activities.
• Assist with observations and daily nursery routines.
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and families.
• Support children with SEND where required.
• Provide personal care where necessary.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Flexible Working Available | Daily, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities

Protocol Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to work on a flexible supply basis across a range of nurseries, children's centres and early years settings throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, term-time only, or year-round work, we can offer opportunities to fit around your availability while allowing you to gain experience in a variety of early years environments.

The Role

As a Supply Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Support children aged 0–5 years in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play‑based activities
• Assist with observations and daily nursery routines
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff and families
• Support children with SEND where required
• Provide personal care, including toileting and feeding where necessary

What's in it for you?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Opportunities for daily supply, long‑term placements, and permanent positions
• Free CPD and training courses, including safeguarding, SEND, and behaviour management
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your assignments
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• The opportunity to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive settings.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent (preferred)
• Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, children's centre, or early years setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable
• Paediatric First Aid certification is desirable but not essential
• Experience using nursery systems such as Tapestry is beneficial
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
• A current Safeguarding certificate or willingness to complete training
• The right to work in the UK

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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