Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Early Years Practitioner – Lunch Cover
Bristol (BS32)
20–25 hours per week (lunchtime hours)
Up to £13.85 per hour (doe) + benefits

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team in Bristol BS32 area as a Lunch Cover Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting and inspiring young children, encouraging their curiosity, and helping them thrive every day in a nurturing environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality across the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff in their day-to-day duties
• Ensure staff are effectively deployed to maintain ratios and quality care
• Implement the key person system, allocating children appropriately
• Ensure practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional and meaningful feedback to parents and carers
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Promote the nursery to current and prospective parents
• Foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 qualification in Childcare (or above) – essential
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Our Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown
• Christmas and New Year closure
• Flexible working options
• Generous childcare discount
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance (ages 18–65)
• Certified Great Place to Work employer

If you’re passionate about early years and want to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape young minds for the future.