Every masterpiece starts with a scribble.
If you love muddy puddles, story time, messy play and those magical "I did it!" moments, we'd love to hear from you.
Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic EYFS Practitioners to work across a range of Primary Schools, Nurseries and Early Years settings in Colchester . Whether you're looking for a long-term role , a permanent position , or the flexibility of daily supply , we'll help you find an opportunity that fits your lifestyle and career goals.
What's waiting for you?
Every setting is different, but they'll all be looking for someone who can create exciting learning experiences, nurture children's confidence and help little learners take those all-important first steps in education.
You could be:
- Supporting children through play-based learning
- Creating engaging and stimulating learning environments
- Encouraging children's social, emotional and communication development
- Working alongside experienced teachers and Early Years teams
- Helping children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence
- Making every day fun, purposeful and memorable
We're looking for people who are:
- Passionate about Early Years education
- Caring, energetic and full of creativity
- Confident building positive relationships with young children
- Committed to giving every child the very best start
- Looking for flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities
Experience we'd love to see
- EYFS Practitioner
- Nursery Practitioner
- Early Years Educator
- Nursery Nurse
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification
- Experience working in nurseries, preschools or primary schools
Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking for your next Early Years opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle, from daily supply to permanent positions
- Long-term placements in welcoming schools and nurseries
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and your career goals
- Local opportunities across Colchester and the surrounding areas
- Referral rewards for recommending friends and colleagues
Ready for your next Early Years adventure?
Whether you're looking for the stability of a long-term role, the security of a permanent position or the flexibility to choose when you work, we're here to help you find the right fit.
Join a team that's passionate about giving every child the very best start in life.
Apply today and let's find the Early Years role that's right 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
£14 - £18 per hour
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