Permanent Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Location: Hornsey, Haringey
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, all year round
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 

Protocol Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, Good-rated nursery in Hornsey for a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.

This welcoming nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with a strong focus on learning through play, creativity and building confidence. Inspired by a range of child-centred approaches, the setting encourages curiosity, independence and strong partnerships with families. Conveniently located close to Hornsey Railway Station and Turnpike Lane Underground Station, it is easily accessible from across North London.

The role

You will:

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Plan engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Act as a Key Person and monitor children's progress.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

The successful candidate will have

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• A caring, enthusiastic and reliable approach.

Protocol Education offers ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and access to free CPD.

Apply online today to be considered for this permanent opportunity.

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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