Every day is different... and that's exactly what makes supply so rewarding.
At Protocol Education, we believe flexibility shouldn't mean compromising on doing the job you love. As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, you'll have the opportunity to work in a range of fantastic Early Years settings across Ipswich, gaining valuable experience while choosing when and where you work.
Whether you enjoy the buzz of a busy private nursery, the close-knit feel of a preschool, or supporting children in a school nursery, we'll help you find placements that suit your skills, interests and availability.
✨ Work around your lifestyle
✨ Explore different nursery settings before committing to a permanent role
✨ Gain experience with a variety of age groups and learning environments
✨ Choose full-time, part-time, daily or long-term work
✨ Enjoy the support of a dedicated consultant who knows your preferences
You'll support children aged 0–5 in a range of welcoming Early Years settings, creating fun, safe and engaging environments where children can learn through play, build confidence and thrive.
You'll have the chance to work across:
No two days are ever the same, giving you the opportunity to build your confidence, expand your experience and discover the settings where you feel most at home.
Ipswich, Kesgrave, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Claydon, Needham Market, Stowmarket, Capel St Mary, Felixstowe and surrounding Suffolk areas.
If you're passionate about giving children the very best start and want the freedom to choose when and where you work, we'd love to welcome you to the Protocol Education team.
Apply today and discover just how rewarding flexible nursery work can be!
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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