❤️ Love working with children? Looking for flexibility and a team that truly supports you?

At Protocol Education, we know that great practitioners deserve great support. Whether you're looking for a few days a week, regular placements, or a route into a permanent role, we're here to help you find work that fits around your life.

Before You Apply...

• Do you have experience working in a nursery, preschool or early years setting?
• Do you enjoy creating fun, nurturing environments where children can thrive?
• Are you looking for flexible work with a friendly, supportive team behind you?

Why Join Protocol Education?

✨ Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle

✨ Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company hassle

✨ Access to a variety of welcoming nursery settings

✨ A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and supports you every step of the way

✨ Free CPD and training opportunities

✨ Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent positions

✨ Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Above all, you'll be joining a team that genuinely cares about our staff. We stay in touch, listen to what you're looking for, and work hard to find placements where you'll feel valued and supported.

The Role

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years
• Following the EYFS framework
• Encouraging learning through play
• Supporting routines, activities and children's development
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Promoting safeguarding and children's wellbeing at all times

Hours

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible daily, short-term and long-term bookings
• Term-time and all-year-round work available

Pay

£14.26 - £15.50 per hour PAYE (Dependent on experience, qualifications and location.)

✅ What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (preferred)
• Previous nursery or early years experience
• Good knowledge of EYFS
• Comfortable supporting personal care routines
• SEND experience desirable
• Paediatric First Aid desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service desirable
• Safeguarding Level 2 certificate desirable
• Experience using Tapestry, Famly or similar nursery systems is beneficial

Locations

Opportunities available across Essex and surrounding areas.

Join the Protocol Family

If you're passionate about early years education and want the flexibility to work around your schedule while being supported by a friendly, experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Protocol Education help you find your perfect nursery role.