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Nursery Assistant

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 14 - 16 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 12 days

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

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