Early Years Support Assistant

Location: Hanham

We are currently recruiting Early Years Support Assistants to work across a range of friendly and well-established nurseries throughout Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals who are committed to supporting young children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in the early years.

About the Role

As an Early Years Support Assistant, you will:

Support children aged 0–5 in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS

Promote children’s social, emotional, and educational development

Work collaboratively with nursery staff to maintain high standards of care

Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

Have completed qualifications equivalent to Level 3 Early Years, such as BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies or similar

Are passionate about working with young children and supporting their development

Have good communication skills and a caring, reliable approach

Are able to work flexibly across different nursery settings in Bristol

We also welcome applications from:

Individuals currently studying a Level 2 Early Years qualification, who are looking to gain hands-on experience alongside their studies

What We Offer

Flexible part-time and full-time roles to suit your availability

Opportunities to work in a variety of nursery settings across Bristol

Valuable experience for those studying or progressing within Early Years education

Supportive working environments with opportunities for development

If you are enthusiastic about early years education and want to make a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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