Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Spital Tongues, Newcastle
Location: Spital Tongues, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85–£100 per day (PAYE, no umbrella!)
Got a heart for early years and a knack for turning everyday moments into learning adventures? A welcoming primary school in the heart of Newcastle is seeking a kind, confident Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their nurturing EYFS team this September.
About the school:
This school is known for its welcoming ethos, strong pastoral care, and child-first approach. The nursery offers a calm, creative environment where children are encouraged to be curious, confident, and kind from day one.
With small group sizes, excellent resources, and a passionate teaching team, the nursery gives practitioners the time and tools to really focus on what matters: building brilliant relationships and supporting each child’s unique journey.
It’s a role where your voice will be heard, your experience valued, and your enthusiasm for early years truly appreciated.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting and extending children’s development through play and structured activities
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Contributing to planning, observations, and assessments in line with EYFS
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Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
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Working in partnership with parents, carers, and the wider school team
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Helping little ones grow in confidence, independence, and love of learning
What we’re looking for:
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A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years
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Experience working within a nursery or EYFS setting
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A warm, engaging approach with excellent communication skills
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Knowledge of EYFS framework and child development
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Someone who’s happy to sing silly songs, read stories with gusto, and clean glitter off everything!
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE: no umbrella nonsense
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including EYFS updates and Thrive training
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Local consultant support (yes, we answer the phone!)
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Opportunities across mainstream, independent, and SEND settings
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Fast, simple registration so you can get started quickly
Not Thrive trained yet? We’ll cover it—because schools love it, and it’ll give your CV an extra sparkle.
If you’re ready for a role where your care, creativity, and dedication truly shine, this could be the perfect next step. Apply now!
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.
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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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