Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible work or a long-term role within a supportive nursery environment? We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated practitioners to join a well-established nursery that is committed to providing outstanding early years education.

Whether you are looking for day-to-day supply work or a more permanent opportunity, this is an excellent chance to make a positive impact on young children's development while working within a welcoming and experienced team.

About the Setting

This vibrant nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop through play. With thoughtfully designed indoor learning areas and engaging outdoor spaces, the nursery supports children in becoming confident, independent learners.

The setting is built around core values that promote:

• A love of learning and curiosity
• Respect, kindness, and positive relationships
• Independence and self-confidence
• Creativity, exploration, and personal growth

Every child is valued as an individual and supported to reach their full potential through high-quality care and learning experiences.

The Role

As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging play-based activities
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Assist with daily routines, observations, and nursery activities
• Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Contribute positively to the nursery team and wider setting

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A caring, positive, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Flexible supply work to suit your availability
• Long-term and ongoing placement opportunities
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Valuable experience within a high-quality early years setting
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

If you are passionate about helping young children thrive and want to be part of a nursery where every day brings new opportunities for learning and discovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career.

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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