EYFS Practitioners Wanted | Flexible Supply Work | Colchester

At Protocol Education, we know that great Early Years Practitioners do so much more than care for children – you inspire curiosity, build confidence and help shape those all-important first years of learning.

That's why we're passionate about supporting you. Whether you're looking for a better work-life balance, more variety, or your next long-term opportunity, we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and match you with nurseries where you can truly make a difference.

If you're a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS Practitioner with a passion for helping children thrive, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Is this you?

✔ Do you love creating fun, safe and engaging environments where children can learn through play?

✔ Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

✔ Do you want to feel genuinely supported by a team that cares about your career?

If you answered yes, we'd love to hear from you!

Why join Protocol Education?

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Full-time, part-time, term-time and year-round opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Competitive rates
• Free CPD and training to help you grow
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles
• A dedicated consultant who'll support you every step of the way

Your Role

You'll support children across a variety of friendly nursery settings, helping to create safe, nurturing and stimulating environments where every child can learn, grow and flourish.

To join us, you'll need:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in Early Years or nursery settings
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• Confidence supporting personal care
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Safeguarding Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete one)

Locations We Cover

Essex and Suffolk

Join Protocol Education and enjoy the freedom of flexible working, the support of a dedicated team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every single day. Apply today – we'd love to meet you!

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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