We’re working closely with a brilliant network of nurseries across South Bristol who are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable nursery staff to join their teams. These settings are passionate about giving children the very best start in life, blending play, learning and care to help every child feel safe, confident and curious.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re exploring a career in early years, returning to work, or already have experience with children and want to build on it. No formal qualifications are required, just the right attitude and a genuine love of working with little ones.
The Role:
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Based in nurseries across South Bristol
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Supporting children aged 0–5 with play-based learning and daily routines
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Assisting with activities that support early development, confidence and social skills
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Helping to create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment
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Supporting behaviour positively and age-appropriately
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Working closely with qualified practitioners and nursery teams
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Following safeguarding policies at all times and reporting any concerns appropriately
About You:
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Someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children
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A caring, patient and positive personality
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Confident getting involved in play, storytelling and creative activities
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Reliable, flexible and happy to muck in as part of a team
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Good communication skills with children and adults
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Previous experience with children is ideal, this could be personal, voluntary, or professional
Why Choose Protocol Education?
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Flexible work to fit around your life
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Competitive weekly pay
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Opportunities in local nurseries, with minimal travel
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Supportive consultants who understand early years
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Simple, easy-to-use booking system
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PAYE pay, plus £250 for referring a friend
What We Need to Get You Started:
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Right to Work in the UK (e.g. Passport or Share Code)
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Two proofs of address
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CV covering the last 10 years, with gaps explained
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Two years of references, including childcare where possible
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Overseas Police Check if applicable
If you’re kind, dependable and ready to start or grow your journey in early years, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s get you into a nursery where you can really make a difference.
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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