Flexible Nursery Assistant — Varied Bristol Settings

Prospero Teaching; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Opportunities across Bristol nurseries

Weekly pay

Consultant support

CPD training

Long-term/Short-term placements

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a flexible Nursery Assistant to join our agency roster in Bristol. This role offers adjustable hours across full-time, part-time, term-time, and ad-hoc placements, with competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.

You will support daily care, deliver engaging activities, and help create a safe, nurturing environment across Bristol’s nurseries, building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues while adhering to safeguarding and nursery policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, preschool, school, childcare setting, or similar environment.
• A caring, reliable, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily care and supervision of children in nursery settings.
• Assist in delivering fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliable

Proactive

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Childcare qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a flexible Nursery Assistant to join our agency roster in Bristol. This role offers adjustable hours across full-time, part-time, term-time, and ad-hoc placements, with competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.

You will support daily care, deliver engaging activities, and help create a safe, nurturing environment across Bristol’s nurseries, building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues while adhering to safeguarding and nursery policies.