Job Description

Full-Time Nursery Practitioner – To start in September 2026

Location: Islington

Start Date: September 2026 - Ongoing placement (Contract)

Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) 9am-5pm

Are you passionate about early childhood development?

Do you love creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where young children can grow, explore, and thrive?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a welcoming setting where your ideas, energy, and contribution will be truly valued.

We Offer:

Excellent weekly pay, paid into your account every Friday

Dedicated consultant who will support you through your whole placement

Consistent work in the same school, working with the same children for the whole academic year

Online training courses available for you, FREE or discounted

Opportunities for professional development

Regular reviews and pay increases based on performance

Rewarding job with an excellent, supportive team around you

Invites to Protocol Education coffee mornings and events hosted for candidates

Recommend a friend incentive scheme earning £50.00 per person (uncapped!)

Easy transport links

Key Responsibilities:

Support the daily care and education of children aged 0-5

Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families

Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children

Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high standard of care

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has a genuine love for working with children

Holds a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare (or is working towards one)

Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework

Is reliable, proactive, and a strong team player

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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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