Job Description

As an Early Years Practitioner working with Protocol Education, you will support young children’s learning and development in this flexible work opportunity. This role is ideal for those seeking early years jobs or nursery-based roles.

You will support play-based learning, assist with daily routines, and help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Early Years Practitioner – Barking & East Ham

Flexible (1–5 days per week) | Ongoing / Short-Term | £92–£110 per day | Barking & East Ham

About the School/Setting:

We work with nurseries and EYFS settings across Barking & East Ham, offering a variety of flexible opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

The Ideal Candidate Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Experience in EYFS settings

A nurturing and caring approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Registering with Protocol Education Means:

When you join Protocol Education, you gain access to a supportive team dedicated to your professional development. This role offers flexible work, competitive daily rates, and access to a wide range of CPD-accredited training opportunities free of charge.

You will be supported by a dedicated consultant team committed to helping you find rewarding opportunities that fit your skills and availability.

Key Benefits Include:

Competitive pay

Flexible work to suit your schedule

Access to CPD training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across a variety of EYFS settings

How to Apply

To apply, submit your CV along with your early years experience and availability.

A member of the Protocol Education team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Successful applicants will complete Protocol Education’s compliance process in line with safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements.

If you are interested in flexible early years work, please still apply.

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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