Let’s talk tiny victories and big smiles.
If your happy place is a nursery or Reception classroom filled with chatter, curiosity, and sticky fingers, you’ll feel right at home with us.
We’re looking for Early Years Educators who know how to spark imaginations, build strong routines, and help every little learner feel safe and seen. You’ll be supporting children aged 3–5 across welcoming primary schools and early years settings in your local area.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting EYFS learning through play and exploration
Helping with phonics, stories, and all things messy
Providing a nurturing, safe environment for little ones to grow
Teaming up with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to give every child the best start
What we’re after:
✔️ Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or relevant experience)
✔️ Experience in nurseries or Reception classrooms
✔️ A warm, patient approach and a big dose of enthusiasm
✔️ An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
Why join Protocol Education?
✨ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella faff
✨ Access to FREE online CPD (EYFS, phonics, SEND and more)
✨ A friendly consultant who gets to know you
✨ Local roles matched to your vibe and values
Let’s find you a role where every day starts with a hello hug and ends with a storytime smile.
Apply now or drop us a message—let’s chat about what’s next for 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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