Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - LS28

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - LS28

Full-Time | Immediate Start Available | Competitive Daily Rate/Salary

Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming nursery setting in LS28? We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a supportive team committed to providing outstanding care and education for young children.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging activities, high-quality interactions, and a safe, stimulating environment. You will work closely with colleagues, children, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

Essential Requirements

✅ Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent) - this is a non-negotiable requirement

✅ Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

✅ Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills

✅ A genuine passion for supporting children's development and learning

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development Support children's personal, social, emotional, and educational growth Carry out observations, assessments, and learning records in line with EYFS requirements Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to providing the highest standard of care. You will be confident supporting children from birth to five years and have a strong understanding of child development and best practice within Early Years.

What We Offer

Supportive and welcoming nursery environment Opportunities for professional development Competitive rates of pay Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities The chance to make a real difference during the most important stages of a child's development Please note: Applicants must hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification. Candidates without a Level 3 Early Years qualification cannot be considered for this position.

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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