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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Colchester

Colchester     £13.98 - 16.10 per hour     Supply Teaching     311031887     Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Temp to Perm)
Location: Colchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Flexible shifts – full-time & part-time options available
Setting: All-year-round nursery (part of a well-established chain)

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a role with flexibility and a supportive team? We’re working with a well-established nursery group in Colchester who are looking to bring in a passionate practitioner on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for flexible working days and shifts, with the potential to secure a permanent position within a reputable nursery chain.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
  • Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality childcare
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

What we’re looking for:

  • Level 3 qualification in Childcare (essential)
  • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
  • A genuine passion for working with children
  • Good understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented approach

What’s on offer:

  • Flexible shifts and working days to suit your availability
  • Opportunity to move into a permanent role
  • Experience within a well-known nursery chain
  • Supportive and friendly working environment

If you’re looking for flexibility now with the option of something long-term, this role could be a great fit.

Apply now or get in touch for more information!

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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