Supply Nursery Practitioner | Flexible Work | Clacton-on-Sea

The first few years of a child's life are some of the most important—and the care, encouragement and support you provide can make a lasting difference.

At Protocol Education, we're passionate about helping dedicated Early Years professionals find work that fits around their lives while continuing to do what they love. Whether you're looking for a few days a week or full-time work, we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and match you with welcoming nursery settings where you can thrive.

Why join Protocol Education?

When you join our team, you're never just another supply worker. From your first conversation to every placement that follows, we'll be here to support you.

We offer:

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Competitive rates
• A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and your preferences
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent nursery roles

The Role

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, you'll support children aged 0–5 across a variety of friendly Early Years settings, helping to create safe, nurturing and engaging environments where children can learn, grow and flourish.

Every day brings something new, with opportunities to work in:

• Private day nurseries
• Preschool settings
• School nursery classes
• Early Years provisions within primary schools

Whether you're building confidence in different environments or searching for the nursery that's the perfect fit, supply work offers flexibility, variety and valuable experience.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in Early Years or nursery settings
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Confidence supporting personal care
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Safeguarding Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete one)

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and want the flexibility to work around your lifestyle—with the backing of a friendly, supportive team—we'd love to hear from you.

Join Protocol Education today and let us help you find rewarding Early Years opportunities that work for you.

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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