Step Into Adventure as a Level 3 Nursery Assistant!
Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £12.90 - £13.66 per hour
Perks: £50 Referral Bonus
Do you have a heart for nurturing little explorers, dreamers, and adventurers? If you’re passionate about early childhood education, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. Every day is a new opportunity to inspire, laugh, and watch children blossom as they learn about the world around them. ✨
Why This Role Is Magical:
Inspire & Nurture: Become a guiding light for the youngest minds, supporting their daily care and creating an environment filled with joy, security, and discovery.
Creative Play All Day: Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities that ignite imaginations and foster healthy growth—whether it's storytelling, arts and crafts, or outdoor adventures.
Be Their Everyday Hero: From comforting hugs to playful games, you’ll be a trusted figure in their lives. You’ll support their feeding, changing, and provide the gentle encouragement they need to thrive.
Join a Dream Team: Work with a team of dedicated early years professionals who share your enthusiasm for shaping the future of children’s lives. Team spirit and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do!
What You Bring to the Table:
* Qualifications: A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and an enhanced DBS check (of course!).
* Experience: Previous experience in a nursery setting to hit the ground running.
* Skills: A deep understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work seamlessly with others.
Bonus Points for:
* Additional childcare qualifications (you’re always learning, just like the kids!).
* Experience working with children with special educational needs.
A Day in the Life:
* Dynamic & Lively: No two days are the same! You’ll work part-time in a fun, energetic nursery where every moment is filled with curiosity, laughter, and new learning experiences.
* Active & Engaged: From playful physical activities to creating a safe, stimulating environment, you’ll be on your toes (literally!) helping little ones explore and learn in every way imaginable.
Ready to Create Magic Every Day?
If early childhood education is your passion, and you thrive in a role that’s active, fulfilling, and full of heartwarming moments, we want to meet you! Apply now and let’s nurture the next generation 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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