If Reception is your happy place but you want more flexibility in your week, supply teaching could be just the fit. Whether you’re experienced or newly qualified, this is your chance to focus on what matters most, supporting children as they take those all-important first steps in school.
We’re working with a range of welcoming, community-focused primary schools across BS11 where early years is all about nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and creating a safe, supportive environment for every child. You’ll step into settings where play-based learning, strong routines, and warm relationships are at the heart of the day.
What your week could look like:
* Supporting children as they settle into school life and routines
* Leading engaging, play-based learning that sparks curiosity
* Creating calm, nurturing spaces where children feel safe and seen
* No long-term pressure, just meaningful teaching and positive moments
We’re looking for someone who:
* Understands the EYFS framework and how young children learn best
* Brings warmth, patience, and a nurturing approach to the classroom
* Builds strong relationships quickly, with children, staff, and families
* Is flexible, reliable, and ready to step into different settings
What you’ll get with us:
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella hassle
* Flexible working, you choose your days
* FREE CPD, including Team Teach
* Friendly, down-to-earth support from people who understand schools
* Social events, think bowling and pizza nights
* £50 refer-a-friend bonus, a nice little extra
Supply teaching in Reception is about more than just covering a class. It’s about helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn, even if you’re only there for a day.
If that sounds like your kind of impact, we’d love to get you started.
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.
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