Early Years Practitioner – Nursery & Pre-School
Location: Lytham St Annes
Salary: £28,936 per annum
️ Hours: Full-time, 40 per week, all year round
Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays
Protocol Education is working with a vibrant and welcoming nursery and pre-school in the Lytham St Annes area to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioner.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a setting that prides itself on excellent teaching, a wide co-curricular offering, and exceptional pastoral support. The nursery fosters a warm, close-knit community where children, staff, and families feel supported, challenged, and cared for every day.
The role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll be working alongside the Nursery Manager, Deputy, and wider team to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for young children. You’ll play a key part in promoting activities that support emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, while also providing valuable support to colleagues.
Requirements:
* Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification
* At least 2 years’ experience in an early years setting
* A nurturing, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting young children
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
In return, you’ll benefit from:
* A competitive salary of £28,936 per annum
* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* The opportunity to be part of a supportive and committed team
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Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
* Free access to CPD and training opportunities
* A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
* Roles across early years, mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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If this role interests you, please submit your application form along with an updated CV. Please don't forget to click ‘Confirm my interest' or ‘Apply’ button to let us know of your interest; however, additionally you can also write to me at Tarun.bamania@protocol-education.com
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.
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