Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Practitioners

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Early Years or Childcare Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and nurturing professionals to work within Early Years settings across Southwark, including mainstream primary schools and nurseries. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young children at a crucial stage in their development while working in welcoming and supportive environments.

The Role:

• Supporting children aged 0–5 in nursery and reception classes

• Assisting with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

• Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

• Encouraging children’s social, emotional, and educational development

• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and other practitioners

Requirements:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent

• Experience working with young children in schools or nursery settings

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework

• A caring, patient, and proactive approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

• Opportunities across Southwark schools and nurseries

• Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, and supply)

• Competitive daily rates

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

• Ongoing support and professional development

Whether you are looking for flexible supply work or a long-term role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career!

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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