Qualified Early Years Practitioner - Full Time Location: South Bristol Hours: Full Time, 5 Days per Week Contract: Term Time Start Date: 23/02/2026 About the Role A welcoming and community‑focused primary school in South Bristol is seeking a Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant Early Years team. You will play a key role in supporting children aged 3-5, delivering high‑quality learning experiences that promote curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone committed to early childhood development and passionate about helping young learners flourish in a nurturing school environment. Key Responsibilities Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development Creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment Observing and assessing children's progress, contributing to learning journals Working closely with the class teacher and wider early years team Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues Ensuring the safeguarding, welfare, and safety of all children We're Looking For Someone Who… Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above) Has experience working in a nursery, preschool, or early years school setting Is enthusiastic, nurturing, and passionate about child development Can think creatively and help make learning fun and engaging Has strong communication skills and works well as part of a team Understands the EYFS framework and child‑centred practice What the School Offers A warm, friendly, and supportive team A creative early years environment with excellent resources Opportunities for professional development and training A values‑driven school community at the heart of South Bristol How to Apply If you're a caring, committed Early Years Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in a fantastic South Bristol school, we'd love to hear from you! Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.