Ignite Young Minds as an Early Years Practitioner!
Location: Wickford, Essex (East of England)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £12.90 - £13.66 per hour
Benefits: £50 Referral Bonus
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and creating a lasting impact in early childhood education? We're looking for a dedicated and dynamic Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team in the beautiful town of Wickford, Essex. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to spark curiosity, nurture growth, and be part of something truly meaningful.
Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:
* Shape the Future: Play a vital role in children’s early learning journeys, helping them explore, discover, and grow every day. Your impact will last a lifetime!
* Unleash Creativity: Plan and deliver exciting, hands-on activities that engage children’s minds, bodies, and imaginations. You’ll have the creative freedom to bring your best ideas to life.
* Flourishing Environment: Work in a safe, welcoming, and supportive setting where you and the children can thrive and reach new heights.
* Team Collaboration: Join a team of passionate educators, sharing ideas, inspiration, and creating unforgettable moments for the children.
* Rewarding Pay & Perks: Along with competitive pay, enjoy a £50 referral bonus for recommending new talent. Your dedication deserves to be celebrated!
What You'll Be Doing:
* Inspire and Engage: Plan and lead activities that fuel children’s development—physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
* Safety Champion: Ensure every child feels secure and supported in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment.
* Track & Celebrate Growth: Observe and document each child’s development, celebrating milestones and supporting their individual growth paths.
* Collaborate & Communicate: Build strong, positive relationships with parents and your team, creating a nurturing community around every child.
* Keep It Fun: Organise a clean, resource-rich environment that inspires joy, curiosity, and excitement in every child.
What You Bring to the Role:
* Qualifications: A Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent) and a DBS check are essential.
* Experience: You’ve worked in a similar role before and have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Skills: You’re a master at understanding child development, communicating with both parents and colleagues, and working collaboratively. Organisation is your superpower!
* Bonus Skills: First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates are a plus, demonstrating your commitment to children’s health and safety.
Ready to Spark Joy and Learning?
If you’re a creative, compassionate, and energetic Early Years Practitioner ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team in Wickford and become part of something truly special—where every day is an opportunity to inspire, nurture, and help children flourish.
Apply now and let’s build a brighter future together!
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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