Early Years Assistant / Nursery Assistant - Bristol

Little Adventures Nursery St Philips
Location: St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LP
Salary: From £12.71 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Start your career in Early Years

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for an Early Years Assistant or Nursery Assistant job in Bristol?

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dependable Early Years Assistant to join our team at Little Adventures Nursery St Philips.

You don't need years of nursery experience to make a difference. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a genuine passion for working with young children and a willingness to learn and develop.

Working alongside our experienced Early Years Practitioners, Room Managers and nursery leadership team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 0-5 can learn, play and thrive.

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

What you'll be doing

As an Early Years Assistant, you'll:

• Support the care, learning and development of children aged 0-5.

• Help provide engaging play and learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Create a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel safe and valued.

• Support age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.

• Help prepare resources and learning environments.

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

• Observe children's development and contribute to their next steps with guidance from experienced colleagues.

• Build positive relationships with children and their families.

• Support children as they settle into nursery and transition between rooms.

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

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

• Take part in training, supervision and ongoing professional development.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with babies and young children.

• Is caring, positive, reliable and professional.

• Enjoys being part of a team.

• Communicates confidently and positively with others.

• Is keen to learn and develop their Early Years knowledge.

• Understands the importance of keeping children safe.

• Is willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

It would be great if you also have:

• Previous experience working with children or in a nursery, preschool or Early Years environment.

• Knowledge or understanding of the EYFS.

• Paediatric First Aid or Safeguarding training.

Previous nursery experience isn't essential. If you have the right attitude and a passion for helping children learn and develop, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Little Adventures?

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

We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, and we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported and have opportunities to develop.

At our St Philips nursery, you'll be helping to care for and educate children from 6 weeks to 5 years in a beautifully restored setting with dedicated learning spaces and an indoor garden.

What we offer

• Pay from £12.71 per hour

• Generous annual leave

• Fully funded training and professional development

• Opportunities to gain further Early Years skills and qualifications

• Career progression across our growing nursery group

• Leadership development opportunities as your career progresses

• 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

Build your career in Early Years

This could be the perfect opportunity if you're already working as a Nursery Assistant, Early Years Assistant or Childcare Assistant, or if you're looking to take your first steps towards a career working with children.

As your skills and experience grow, we'll support you to develop your Early Years career and explore future opportunities across Little Adventures.

Safer Recruitment

We're committed to Safer Recruitment and the safeguarding of 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 Early Years Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Assistant or entry-level nursery jobs in Bristol? Apply today to start your Early Years career with Little Adventures.