Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Term Time, Flexible Hours)

Chelmsford, Essex
Term-time only | Flexible working hours
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly and nurturing early years setting in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting children’s development in a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment.

This role offers term-time only working with flexible hours, making it ideal for candidates looking for work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and early years education in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
• Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to individual needs
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (essential)
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Term-time only working
• Flexible hours to suit your schedule
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary package

Apply Now

If you’re a caring and motivated Early Years professional looking for a flexible, term-time role in Chelmsford, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for more information!

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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