Are you a qualified Early Years professional who believes every child deserves the very best start in life?

Protocol Education is partnering with a welcoming and well-established nursery in the BA1 area to recruit passionate and dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join their team. Whether you're a Level 2, Level 3, EYTS or qualified Nursery Teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a setting that values creativity, child-led learning and high-quality early years education.

The nursery prides itself on creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, develop confidence and build strong foundations for lifelong learning. You'll become part of a supportive team that recognises the importance of early childhood development and celebrates the positive impact dedicated practitioners make every day.

The Role

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through engaging play-based experiences.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all children
• Supporting children's social, emotional and educational development
• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress
• Building strong relationships with families and carers
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education
• Ensuring safeguarding and welfare requirements are always met
• Encouraging curiosity, independence and confidence through meaningful learning opportunities

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Competitive weekly pay reflective of your experience and qualifications
• Opportunities within local nurseries and early years settings
• Dedicated consultants specialising in Early Years recruitment
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Simple and easy-to-use booking system
• PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

£92 - £110 per day (dependent on qualifications, experience and responsibilities)

Paid weekly

A Bit About You

• Level 2, Level 3, EYTS or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Early Years experience
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Passionate about supporting children during their most important developmental years
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confident building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences through play
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic team player
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

What We Need To Clear You

• Passport / proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare or early years references where applicable
• Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad for three months or more during the last five years

If you're a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in a nurturing and supportive nursery environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let Protocol Education help you find a setting where your skills, experience and passion can truly shine.

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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