Nursery Assistant

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

Flexible Nursery Assistant Role | Bristol

Location: Bristol
Position: Flexible Hours (Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time / Ad-Hoc)
Salary: £14.96 - £16.64 per hour (depending on experience and placement)
Start Date: Immediate starts available

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to work in some of Bristol's welcoming early years settings?

Join our agency team and enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work, while making a positive difference in children's early development and learning.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle - choose the shifts that work for you!
• Opportunities to work across a range of nurseries and early years settings throughout Bristol
• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• Options for long-term placements, short-term cover, and ad-hoc shifts

Your 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

Requirements:

• 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