Qualified Early Years Practitioner

five; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Friend referral bonus

Mentoring support

Job summary

Five Education is seeking qualified Nursery Practitioners to support several nurseries across South Bristol. You'll contribute to children's learning, wellbeing, and safety, delivering EYFS-aligned activities with a caring, proactive approach.

Immediate starts available and flexible full-time hours help you fit around other commitments. The role requires Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualifications, DBS compliance, and right-to-work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years in their learning and development.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner - South Bristol

£14.00 - £15.00 per hour | Full-Time Hours | Immediate Start Available

Are you a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible and rewarding work in South Bristol?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and caring Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support a number of welcoming nurseries across South Bristol.

The Role

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years in their learning and development.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
• Consistent full-day shifts 7:30am - 5:30pm
• Opportunities across a variety of nurseries in South Bristol
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Friendly and supportive settings
• Weekly pay

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• A caring, reliable, and proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a range of established nursery settings while making a real difference to children's early learning experiences. Whether you are looking for a long-term position or greater flexibility, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*
• Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

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