Protocol Education
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Location: Chelmsford/ Writtle
Hours: Flexible working hours available
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive early years team in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking term-time only work with flexible hours, allowing for a great work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education in line with EYFS
- Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
- Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to individual needs
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (essential)
- Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS framework
- Passionate about child development and early learning
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What We Offer
- Term-time only working (ideal for work-life balance)
- Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Apply Now
If you’re a committed early years professional looking for a flexible, term-time role in Chelmsford, we’d love to hear from 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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