We’re looking for a caring and experienced Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming, school-based nursery in Bristol on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who genuinely loves supporting young children through those important early years, especially those who may need a little extra help to thrive. The nursery is part of a nurturing primary setting with a strong focus on inclusion, curiosity, and child-led learning. Outdoor play, creativity, communication, and emotional development all sit at the heart of the day. Think cosy reading corners, sensory play, muddy wellies, and lots of proud little faces showing off their latest masterpiece. Staff work closely together to create a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore the world around them. The team are especially passionate about supporting children with additional needs, so experience working with SEND is hugely valued in this role. What you’ll be doing: Supporting children aged 2–4 within the nursery setting Encouraging learning through play and exploration Supporting children with SEND, including communication and emotional regulation needs Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment Building strong relationships with children, staff, and families Supporting routines, transitions, and day-to-day nursery activities What we’re looking for: Experience working in a nursery, preschool, or Early Years setting SEND experience is highly desirable A calm, patient, and nurturing approach Someone proactive who’s happy to jump into all parts of nursery life Relevant childcare qualifications are welcomed, but experience and attitude matter most Why people love this role: ✔️ Long-term, full-time opportunity ✔️ School hours only, 8:30am–3:30pm ✔️ £14.25 per hour through PAYE, no umbrella faff ✔️ Supportive school team and welcoming environment ✔️ A chance to make a genuine difference during children’s earliest learning journey Protocol Education also offers: Weekly PAYE pay FREE access to our online CPD Academy Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities to build experience in SEND and Early Years education Already Thrive trained? Fantastic. If not, we can help with that too. Our FREE Thrive training is a brilliant way to build confidence supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helps your profile stand out with schools. If you’re the kind of person who celebrates the little wins, doesn’t mind getting messy, and knows the importance of a kind word at the right moment, we’d love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.