Qualified Nursery Practitioners – Lambeth | Immediate & Ongoing Roles
Got a way with tiny humans and a love for messy play, story time, and big first steps? We’re on the lookout for qualified nursery staff ready to jump into vibrant, nurturing settings across Lewisham.
Whether you’re Level 2 or Level 3 qualified, newly trained or experienced, we’ve got roles that match your energy, skills, and availability—short-term, long-term, or permanent.
What your day might look like:
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Supporting babies, toddlers, or preschoolers through play-based learning
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Helping with routines (nappy changes, snack time, the lot!)
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Creating a safe, warm environment where every child thrives
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Working closely with a team that knows their Gruffalo from their Elmer
We’re looking for:
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Qualified nursery practitioners (Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent)
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Confident, caring people with a genuine love for early childhood development
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Reliable team players who bring calm, fun, and flexibility
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Experience in nursery or EYFS settings (placements count!)
DBS Reminder:
You’ll need an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. If you haven’t got one yet, we’ll help you sort it quickly and easily.
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella deductions
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy (from EYFS updates to safeguarding)
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A dedicated consultant who gets to know you
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Flexible and consistent work in local nurseries and Early Years settings
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Referral rewards if you bring a friend along!
If you believe every giggle, wobble, and wow moment matters—this one’s for you.
Apply today or drop us a message to find out more.
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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