Nursery Assistant - Full Time

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in North Bristol is seeking a Nursery Assistant to join a caring Early Years team, supporting children in a nurturing, child-centred environment where curiosity and learning are encouraged from the start.

The role involves delivering EYFS activities, helping language development and social skills, and creating a safe learning space both indoors and outdoors. You will work with experienced staff to support children's growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery, preschool or school.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Help deliver engaging activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage language development, communication and early literacy skills.
• Promote positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Skills

Caring and patient demeanor

Teamwork & communication

Engaging with children

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join a thriving Early Years team in a welcoming North Bristol nursery setting. This is a full-time opportunity to support children in a nurturing, child-centred environment where curiosity, exploration and a love of learning are encouraged from the very beginning.

The nursery follows a play-based approach to learning, valuing each child as an individual and helping them develop confidence, independence and strong social skills through meaningful experiences. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Early Years professionals to create engaging learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors.

The Role

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Help deliver engaging activities across the EYFS curriculum
• Encourage language development, communication and early literacy skills
• Promote positive relationships and emotional wellbeing
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families

We're Looking For

• Experience working with young children (nursery, preschool or school setting)
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supportive and experienced Early Years team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Competitive daily rate of pay
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference during a child's formative 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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