Nursery Practitioner

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Job Type: Part Time
Industry: Nursery Nurse
Reference: JOBADVERT154
Salary: £12.90 - 13.50 per hour + £50 referral bonus
Job Published: over 1 year ago

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Assistant!
Immediate Start
Location: Southend & Surrounding Areas

Are you passionate about shaping the future of young children? Do you thrive in a nurturing environment where you can support children in becoming confident, independent individuals? Protocol Education is seeking dedicated, qualified Nursery Assistants to join our team and work across nurseries in Southend and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Caring for Little Learners: Support children aged 3 months to 5 years with engaging and educational daily activities.
  • Creating Fun Learning Moments: Plan and deliver play-based activities that foster growth, development, and learning.
  • Building Strong Relationships: Establish meaningful connections with children, parents, and colleagues, supporting each child’s journey through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
  • Fostering Inclusivity: Embrace and celebrate diversity, ensuring every child feels valued and included.
  • Providing Holistic Support: Offer social, emotional, and behavioural guidance to help children flourish in a warm, caring environment.

Why Work in Our Nurseries?

  • Supportive & Caring Team: Be part of a passionate and welcoming community committed to early childhood development.
  • Inclusive & Diverse Environment: Work in a vibrant, multi-cultural setting where every child’s unique learning style is celebrated.
  • Focus on Individual Potential: Collaborate with families to deliver activities designed to help each child reach their full potential.
  • Inspiring Learning Experiences: Contribute to transforming the way children experience and enjoy their early years of education.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Qualifications: You hold a Level 2 (or higher) qualification in childcare.
  • Resilience & Compassion: Approach every situation with patience and care, providing thoughtful support for children with diverse needs.
  • Commitment to Inclusion: You’re passionate about equality and inclusivity, ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive.
  • Holistic Care: You offer emotional, social, and welfare support, helping children feel safe, secure, and confident.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

  • Competitive Pay: Enjoy excellent pay rates that value your hard work and dedication.
  • Free Professional Development: Access free CPD training, including courses like Team Teach, to continue enhancing your skills.
  • Ongoing Support: Benefit from dedicated, friendly guidance from our expert team throughout your journey.
  • Referral Bonus: Earn £50 for referring a friend to join Protocol Education—our way of showing appreciation!

Ready to make a positive impact on young children's lives and join a team dedicated to early years education? Apply now and begin your rewarding career as a Qualified Nursery Assistant in Southend today!

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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