Job Description

Nursery Assistant

Location: Bristol

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Pay: £16.64 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary with potential for long-term opportunities

Hours: (ad hoc, part-time and full-time opportunities available)

About the Role

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting Nursery Assistants to work within friendly and supportive early years settings in Bristol. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with young children and supporting their early development in a nurturing environment.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning through play, helping to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating setting where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the day-to-day care and supervision of children in the nursery

Assisting with planned activities that support early years development (EYFS)

Encouraging learning through play, exploration, and interaction

Supporting children's social, emotional, and communication development

Assisting with feeding, toileting, and personal care where required

Helping to set up and tidy away activities and learning environments

Promoting positive behaviour and building children's confidence

Observing and reporting on children's progress to senior staff

Supporting routines, including mealtimes, nap times, and transitions

Working collaboratively with nursery staff and management

Ensuring safeguarding, welfare, and child protection procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

Experience working with young children (nursery or early years experience desirable)

A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach

Understanding of early years development (EYFS knowledge beneficial)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff

An enhanced DBS on the update service (child workforce), or willingness to apply

Right to work in the UK

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

Competitive hourly rate of pay

Flexible work to suit your availability

Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Dedicated and supportive consultants

Free ongoing CPD, including Safeguarding, Prevent, and EYFS training

How to Apply

If you're a warm and enthusiastic individual looking to support young children in the early stages of their development, we'd love to hear from you