Level 3 Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader - Walthamstow

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader to join a welcoming and supportive nursery setting in Walthamstow from September 2026. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years professional who can help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Newly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be supported by an experienced leadership team.

The Role

• Full-time, long-term position starting September 2026
• Leading and supporting a nursery room within the setting
• Planning and delivering engaging Early Years activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and staff
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Passionate about supporting children in the Early Years
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organised, proactive and nurturing approach
• Previous nursery or childcare experience desirable but not essential
• Newly qualified practitioners welcome to apply

What Protocol Education Can Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for professional development
• Long-term and permanent opportunities across London

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply online today as interviews and trial days are being arranged immediately.

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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