Nursery Assistant – Bristol


Company:	Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£14.50 to £14.75 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, City of
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Nursery Assistant – Bristol | £14.40–£14.75 per hour

Completely Care is currently recruiting caring, enthusiastic and reliable agency Nursery Assistants to work with a well-established nursery group with multiple sites across Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within early years education and childcare. Whether you are starting your career in childcare, looking to build your experience with young children, or seeking flexible work, this role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of professional nursery settings.

Candidates should be willing and able to travel to different nursery locations across Bristol, depending on the needs of the nursery group and available shifts. Please note that suitable candidates will be required to provide appropriate employment references, including a reference from their most recent employer and at least one additional reference.

The Role

As a Nursery Assistant, you will support nursery staff in providing high-quality care and engaging learning experiences for children. You will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and develop, while ensuring their wellbeing is always a priority.

Key Responsibilities:

Support children’s play, learning and daily routines, helping to create a fun, engaging and stimulating environment that promotes development.

Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised nursery setting where children feel secure and supported.

Work alongside nursery practitioners to supervise children during activities, mealtimes, snack times and personal care routines.

Help prepare, organise and tidy away activities, equipment and learning resources throughout the day.

Encourage children’s confidence, independence, creativity and social development through positive interactions and play-based learning.

Support the delivery of age-appropriate activities that contribute to children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.

Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents where appropriate.

Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times.

Adapt confidently to different nursery settings and work effectively as part of different teams.

Requirements:

A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

A passion for early years education and childcare.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to different nursery environments.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from nursery staff.

Reliable, enthusiastic and professional approach to work.

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.

Willingness and ability to travel between nursery sites across Bristol.

Able to provide references from your most recent employer and at least one additional employer/reference.

Satisfactory employment history and references.

About Completely Care

Completely Care is a specialist recruitment agency supporting the health and social care, education and childcare sectors. We provide high-quality temporary and permanent staff to a wide variety of organisations and pride ourselves on offering a friendly, professional service to both our clients and candidates.

Our focus is on matching great people with rewarding roles where they can make a real difference.

What We Offer

£14.40–£14.75 per hour

Flexible shifts to suit your availability

Free online training and development

£40 DBS refund if you complete 150 hours within your first 3 months* (terms apply)

Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team

Opportunities to gain valuable experience within early years education and childcare

How to Apply

If you are passionate about working with children and looking for flexible, rewarding work within the early years sector, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Completely Care for more information:

01633 211077

wales@completelycare.co.uk

Essential requirements

Willingness and ability to travel between nursery sites across Bristol. Able to provide references from your most recent employer and at least one additional employer/reference.

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