Early Years Practitoner

Company: Protocol Education
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this Nursery Assistant role at a welcoming North Bristol setting, you’ll support children through a day of play, exploration and real-life learning. You work closely with experienced Early Years staff to foster communication, independence and emotional development. The role centers on child-initiated activities, safeguarding, and building warm relationships with families and children. You’ll contribute to a caring, team-based environment and have the chance to gain valuable EYFS experience.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive pay package
  • full-time role
  • supportive and friendly working environment
  • meaningful impact every day
  • free online safeguarding training
  • statutory holiday pay included

Responsibilities

  • Support children throughout the nursery day
  • Lead and participate in creative indoor and outdoor activities
  • Encourage communication, confidence and independence
  • Build warm, positive relationships with children
  • Support children’s emotional and social development
  • Work alongside experienced Early Years practitioners and teachers

Key requirements

  • Experience in childcare, nurseries or schools
  • Genuine passion for supporting young children
  • Naturally caring, patient and enthusiastic
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Understands the importance of safeguarding
  • caring
  • patience
  • enthusiasm
  • team spirit
  • safeguarding
  • DBS check (and Update Service)

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Posted: October 16th, 2026