Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or 3

Chelmsford, Essex
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate & Flexible Starts

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking to make a real difference in early years education? Do you believe in giving children the best possible start through the EYFS framework? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are working with welcoming nurseries across Chelmsford who are seeking dedicated practitioners to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS curriculum

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment rooted in EYFS principles

• Observe, assess, and contribute to planning within the EYFS framework

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

• Promote inclusion, curiosity, and confidence through high-quality EYFS practice

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare (Level 3 desirable)

• A genuine passion for early years and the EYFS

• Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding

• A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

• A desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives

Why Work with Protocol Education?

When you work with Protocol Education, you’re fully supported every step of the way:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including EYFS training

• A dedicated consultant who understands early years settings

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Referral bonuses for recommending friends

If you’re an EYFS-focused Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply today and let Protocol Education help you find a role where you can truly make a difference.

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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