Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (EYFS)

Chelmsford | Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Hours Available

Tiny wellies, muddy adventures, story time giggles, and plenty of fresh air… does this sound like your kind of day?

We’re working with a truly lovely nursery in Chelmsford that feels more like a close-knit community than a workplace. It’s a setting where children are encouraged to explore, climb, discover and – most importantly – get wonderfully messy!

With a fantastic outdoor space, an inspiring Forest School programme, and a warm, supportive team, this is a nursery where both children and staff genuinely thrive.

They’re now looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Practitioner (Paediatric First Aid trained) to join their team on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexible working hours available to suit your lifestyle.

✨ What your day could look like:

Supporting children through play-based learning and exploration
Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
Helping children develop confidence, independence, and curiosity
Making full use of the nursery’s outdoor spaces and Forest School activities
Working collaboratively in a friendly, supportive team

✅ What we’re looking for:

Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
A warm, positive attitude and genuine passion for childcare
Solid understanding of the EYFS framework
A team player who’s happy to get stuck in – rain or shine!

Paediatric First Aid support

If your First Aid training isn’t up to date, don’t worry – we can support you with access to an upcoming Paediatric First Aid course.

What Protocol Education offers:

Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella companies
FREE CPD Academy access to support your development
A dedicated consultant offering personalised support
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
A simple, streamlined registration process
Referral scheme – earn rewards for recommending friends

If you’re looking for a nursery where you’re welcomed from day one, muddy boots are encouraged, and team spirit really matters… we’d love to hear from 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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