Flexible Nursery Work - Chelmsford

Supply Nursery Practitioner | Flexible Nursery Work That Fits Around You

Looking for childcare work that works around your life?

At Protocol Education, we understand that flexibility matters. Whether you are balancing family commitments, studying, exploring new opportunities, or simply want more control over your schedule, our supply roles allow you to choose when and where you work.

No fixed commitments. No pressure. Just rewarding work in welcoming nursery settings when it suits you.

Is This Right for You?

• Do you have nursery or early years experience?
• Would you like the freedom to choose your own working days?
• Are you passionate about supporting children to learn and grow?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Work as little or as often as you like
• Accept shifts that fit around your availability
• Full-time, part-time, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Term-time and all-year-round work available
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Access to a variety of friendly nursery settings
• Dedicated consultant support from start to finish
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to secure permanent nursery roles
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

At Protocol Education, you’re never just another supply worker. We take the time to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for, and match you with roles that suit your experience, preferences, and lifestyle.

The Role

You will support children aged 0-5 years by:

• Creating a safe, caring, and engaging environment
• Supporting learning through play
• Following the EYFS framework
• Assisting with daily routines and personal care where required
• Promoting children’s wellbeing and safeguarding

Flexible Hours

• Choose the days you work
• Day-to-day supply available
• Short-term and long-term placements
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Perfect for parents, students, semi-retired practitioners, or those seeking better work-life balance

Pay

£14.25 - £15.50 per hour PAYE Dependent on qualifications and experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (preferred)
• Nursery or early years experience
• Good knowledge of the EYFS
• Comfortable supporting personal care
• SEND experience desirable
• Paediatric First Aid desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service desirable
• Safeguarding Level 2 certificate desirable
• Experience using Tapestry, Famly, or similar systems beneficial

Locations

Chelmsford and surrounding area

Take Control of Your Schedule

If you’re looking for a role that gives you the flexibility to work around your life while continuing to do what you love, join Protocol Education’s friendly supply team today.

You tell us when you’re available, and we’ll do the hard work of finding the right opportunities 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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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