Early Years and Nursery Support Staff

Job Description

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

We’re working with a range of vibrant nurseries and welcoming primary schools across Epping Forest and Harlow who need confident, nurturing practitioners to step in and make an immediate impact. Every day is different, every setting brings something new, and every shift is a chance to do what you do best—support young children at a crucial stage of their development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Bringing energy and creativity into Early Years settings
• Supporting children aged 0–5 through play, structure, and routine
• Creating a safe, engaging, and positive environment
• Building quick, meaningful connections with children and teams
• Adapting with confidence to different nurseries and schools

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (ideal, not essential for the right experience)
• Hands-on experience within EYFS settings
• Someone proactive, reliable, and genuinely passionate about Early Years
• A natural team player who can hit the ground running
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or happy to apply for one)

What you’ll get in return:

• Complete flexibility—work when it suits you
• Competitive daily rates
• Access to a variety of high-quality settings
• Consistent support from a consultant who understands your goals

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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.