Love messy play, big smiles, and those tiny “I did it!” moments? A welcoming nursery in BS2 is looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a cover basis. This is a school-hours role, so no early starts or long evenings, just proper balance alongside doing what you love. You’ll be supporting children through play-based learning, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to explore the world around them. The team is friendly, organised, and genuinely supportive. EYFS experience is essential. What’s on offer Consistent hours, 8:30–3:30 every day Term time only, no burnout here Well-resourced rooms and settled routines A team that values your training and experience What they’re looking for Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years practitioners Someone who’s confident supporting learning through play A calm, caring presence for young children A role that fits around your life, not the other way round Call for more information or to discuss opportunities with Protocol. 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.