EYFS Support Staff

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Paid weekly

Local nurseries nearby

£250 PAYE referral bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting Nursery Assistants, Early Years Practitioners and Learning Support Staff in the BS4 area to support children aged 2 to 5. You will help create safe, nurturing environments and assist with play-based learning, phonics, and early literacy development.

Roles are flexible and start in November, with DBS checks and safeguarding training provided. We offer weekly pay, local nursery opportunities, and dedicated consultants in Early Years recruitment to support your

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Early Years settings.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Comfortable supporting children aged 2 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging communication, language development and early literacy skills.
• Assisting with phonics foundations, number awareness and play-based learning activities.
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
• Supporting daily routines including mealtimes, outdoor learning and transitions throughout the day.
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including SEND, where required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Calm, patient approach

Communication with children

Job description

Do you love helping young children build confidence, develop new skills and discover the world around them?

Protocol Education is working with welcoming nurseries and early years settings across the BS4 area to recruit caring, reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Assistants, Early Years Practitioners and Learning Support Staff for opportunities starting in November.

The early years are some of the most important in a child's development, and we're looking for people who understand the value of creating safe, nurturing and engaging environments where children can thrive. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking to build on your childcare experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives every day.

At Protocol Education, we take the time to match you with roles that suit your experience, preferences and availability, ensuring you feel supported and valued from day one.

The Role

You’ll be supporting children throughout the EYFS, helping to create positive learning experiences through play, exploration and daily routines.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children on a one‑to‑one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging communication, language development and early literacy skills
• Assisting with phonics foundations, number awareness and play‑based learning activities
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive social skills
• Supporting daily routines including mealtimes, outdoor learning and transitions throughout the day
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting children with additional needs, including SEND, where required

You’ll be joining settings where teamwork, kindness and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued, creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work, choose where and when you work
• Paid weekly, helping you plan ahead with confidence
• Opportunities in local nurseries and schools with minimal travel
• Dedicated consultants specialising in Early Years recruitment
• Ongoing support and career development opportunities
• Easy‑to‑use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

£14.30 - £15.25 per hour
Paid weekly

A Bit About You

• Experience working with children within Early Years, childcare or education settings
• Comfortable supporting children aged 2 to 5 years old
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Friendly, approachable and confident building positive relationships with young children
• Happy to get involved in play, learning activities and care‑based tasks
• Understanding of children's individual needs, including SEND
• Reliable, adaptable and passionate about supporting children's development
• Committed to creating positive early learning experiences

What We Need To Clear You

• Passport / proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare references where applicable
• Overseas Police Check if you've lived abroad for three months or more in the last five years

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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