Early Years Practitioner

Mama Bear's Day Nursery; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your birthday off

Free uniform

Complimentary meals when dining with  

50% childcare discount for your first

Job summary

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery in Totterdown, Bristol, is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and supporting children’s early learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Our vibrant nursery is well connected by transport links, making your commute easy. You’ll hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have a strong EYFS understanding, and a warm, child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in high-quality childcare environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS guidelines.
• Warm, positive and child-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS understanding

Team player

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

We’re currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team in Totterdown, Bristol. If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality childcare and supporting children’s early learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Our vibrant nursery is ideally located close to Bristol Temple Meads, offering excellent transport links for an easy commute.

What we’re looking for

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• A warm, positive and child‑centred approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development

Why Join Mama Bear’s?

We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Your birthday off
• Free uniform
• Complimentary meals when dining with the children
• 50% childcare discount for your first child
• Christmas closure – you’ll never work between Christmas and New Year
• All bank holidays off
• 28 days annual leave
• A strict no lone‑working policy so you’re always supported
• Clear progression routes, with internal promotion wherever possible
• Extensive training and CPD, helping you grow your career
• Time back for meetings, training or events held outside nursery hours

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive, friendly team environment.

Safeguarding & Compliance

As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Nursery Name

Totterdown - The Bush, Wells Road