Finding the right role shouldn't feel harder than getting a room full of little ones to put their coats on first time around. At Protocol Education, we're here to make things simple. Whether you're looking for flexibility around life outside of work or a long-term role where you can settle in and make your mark, we've got opportunities that work around you, not the other way round. Alongside weekly PAYE pay, you'll have a dedicated consultant by your side, free CPD opportunities and support that feels genuinely helpful.

Qualified EYFS Practitioner – Tiny learners, big impact

Finger painting masterpieces, story time adventures and celebrating the excitement of learning something new for the first time. Early Years isn't just about teaching, it's about creating the building blocks that children carry with them long after they've left your classroom.

We're looking for a passionate and qualified EYFS Practitioner to support welcoming settings in Brentwood. Whether you're looking for the freedom and flexibility of day-to-day work or a longer-term placement where you can become part of the furniture (the good kind, not the tiny chairs), we'd love to hear from you.

What your day could look like:

• Supporting children in their learning, play and development
• Creating engaging activities that spark curiosity and confidence
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting children's social, emotional and educational development
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and fun learning environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Has previous experience working within an EYFS setting
• Brings warmth, patience and a positive approach to every day
• Understands the importance of learning through play
• Loves seeing little moments turn into big achievements

What you'll get with Protocol Education:

✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✔ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✔ Flexible working options or long-term placements to suit you
✔ Streamlined registration and local bookings
✔ Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Looking to add another string to your bow?

Are you Thrive trained? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It's a brilliant way to build your skills and make your profile stand out even more to schools and settings.

Apply now and let's find you a role where every day is different, every day matters, and every glitter-covered jumper tells a story.

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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