Nursery Assistant

Full-Time, Part-Time, Supply & Long-Term Opportunities | Bristol & Surrounding Areas | Immediate & Ongoing Start Dates

We are currently recruiting Nursery Assistants to work across a variety of nurseries and early years settings throughout Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Whether you are looking for the flexibility of supply work or seeking a long-term placement, we have a range of opportunities available to suit your availability and career goals. This is an excellent opportunity for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting young children's learning and development.

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will work alongside Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Educators to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities.
• Assisting with daily nursery routines and classroom activities.
• Helping create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Encouraging communication, creativity and independence.
• Assisting with meal times, outdoor play and personal care where required.
• Supporting observations and monitoring children's progress.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene.
• Promoting safeguarding and child welfare at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the wider nursery team.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool, school, childcare or similar setting.
• A minimum of 6 months' relevant experience is desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting early years development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• Competitive PAYE rates.
• Flexible supply work to fit around your schedule.
• Long-term placements with the potential to become permanent.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Free CPD and professional development training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of nursery and early years settings.
• Valuable experience to support your career development in childcare and education.
• Access to a wide network of nurseries across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

If you're a motivated and caring Nursery Assistant looking for supply or long-term opportunities in Bristol, we'd love to hear from 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 Department for Education's 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 is provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.

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