Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - Bristol

Little Adventures Nursery St Philips
Location: St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LP
Salary: From £13.75 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Bristol?

We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Little Adventures Nursery St Philips.

If you're passionate about helping children learn, develop and thrive, you'll be joining a supportive nursery team where your Early Years experience is valued and you'll have opportunities to continue developing your career.

Working alongside our Room Managers and nursery leadership team, you'll deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5, creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can flourish.

Our St Philips nursery is based at Shaftesbury Chapel, Union Road, Bristol, BS2 0LP, close to Bristol city centre and approximately a 12-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station.

What you'll be doing

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll:

• Provide high-quality care, learning and play experiences for children aged 0-5.

• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences.

• Observe and assess children's development and support their individual next steps.

• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.

• Support children's personal care, meals, hygiene, rest and daily routines.

• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.

• Support children through settling-in periods and transitions between rooms.

• Work collaboratively with your room team and the wider nursery.

• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and welfare procedures at all times.

• Take an active role in training, supervision and ongoing professional development.

About you

We're looking for a qualified practitioner who is caring, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent Early Years care and education.

You'll need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare or equivalent.

• A genuine passion for working with babies and young children.

• Good knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS.

• A caring, positive and professional approach.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

• An Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake one.

It would be great if you also have:

• Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.

• Paediatric First Aid training.

• Current Safeguarding training.

Why join Little Adventures?

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty.

We believe in recognising success, supporting wellbeing and creating opportunities for our people to reach their potential.

We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, reflecting our commitment to creating an engaging and supportive workplace.

At Little Adventures St Philips, you'll be working in a nursery caring for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with spacious learning environments and an innovative indoor garden.

What we offer

• Pay from £13.75 per hour

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Fully funded training and professional development

• Opportunities to gain further Early Years qualifications

• Leadership development programmes

• Clear career progression across our growing nursery group

• Employee recognition and reward schemes

• Wellbeing support and employee benefits

• Discounted childcare, where applicable

• Team events and celebrations

• An inclusive, supportive and values-led culture

Grow your Early Years career with us

Whether you're currently working as a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner or Senior Nursery Assistant, we'd love to hear from you.

This could also be a great opportunity if you're an experienced Level 3 practitioner looking to build your skills and take your first steps towards future Room Leader or Room Manager opportunities.

We'll invest in your development and give you opportunities to progress as your Early Years career grows.

Safer Recruitment

We're committed to Safer Recruitment and safeguarding children.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today to join the Little Adventures Nursery St Philips team in Bristol.

📍 Commutable areas

Our St Philips, Bristol nursery is conveniently located for candidates travelling from across Bristol, including:

Bristol City Centre | Temple Meads | Redcliffe | Lawrence Hill | Easton | St George | Totterdown | Knowle | Brislington | Bedminster | Southville | Fishponds | Kingswood | Clifton

The nursery is approximately a 12-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, making it accessible by public transport from across Bristol and surrounding areas.

Looking for Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner or qualified nursery jobs in Bristol? Apply today to join Little Adventures.