Little learners need big hearts. Could yours be the perfect fit?

If your happy place is helping children discover, explore and grow, we've got a role you'll want to hear about.

We're working with a welcoming early years setting in Ipswich that's looking for a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. It's the kind of nursery where every child is known by name, every milestone is celebrated, and no two days are ever quite the same.

Whether you're leading messy play, reading the same favourite story for the tenth time (because they insist!), or helping little ones build confidence one step at a time, you'll be making a real difference from day one.

What you'll be doing

• Creating a safe, fun and inspiring environment where children can thrive
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through play
• Helping children develop the confidence and skills they'll carry into school and beyond

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• A genuine passion for helping children flourish

Why choose Protocol Education?

Finding the right role shouldn't feel like hard work. That's where we come in.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll have a dedicated consultant who gets to know you, understands what you're looking for and supports you every step of the way. No endless chasing, no feeling like just another CV.

Here's what you can expect:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who'll support you throughout your journey
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• A simple, streamlined registration process
• Local opportunities that match your experience and career goals
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends

Ready for your next adventure?

If you're looking for an early years role where you can make a genuine impact, while feeling valued and supported yourself, we'd love to chat.

Apply today and let's find you a role that makes Mondays feel a little brighter.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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