Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) – Flexible Hours

Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Flexible (Full-time / Part-time options available)
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive childcare team in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and early years education in line with EYFS standards
• Plan and implement engaging activities to support children’s development
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Support children’s learning through play and structured activities
• Maintain accurate records and observations of children’s progress

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (essential)
• Sound knowledge of EYFS framework
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexibly to suit nursery needs

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career progression
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

How to Apply

If you are a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible role in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.

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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