Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teachers

Location: Bridgwater

Start date: September 2026

£140 to £233 per day based on role and pay scale.

We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust (BWMAT) that supports a wide network of schools across Somerset and the wider South West. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning.

Are you an EYFS Teacher looking for flexible work in Bridgwater? Connex Education is recruiting early years supply teachers to support local primary schools with nursery and reception cover, short-term placements, and regular supply opportunities. This is a great option if you want to stay in the classroom, keep your week varied, and choose work that fits around your schedule while focusing on the age range you love.

The Bridgwater EYFS Supply Teaching Role
As an EYFS Supply Teacher in Bridgwater, you will step into nursery and reception classrooms to provide calm, confident cover that helps children feel secure and engaged. You will support existing routines, deliver prepared learning activities, and work alongside school staff to maintain a positive early years environment.

• Provide flexible EYFS cover across nursery and reception classes
• Support play-based learning, phonics, early communication, and social development
• Follow school routines and help children settle quickly into the day
• Bring warmth, patience, and confidence to different classroom settings
• Access regular local opportunities without committing to a permanent timetable

What We’re Looking For

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience teaching or training within EYFS
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Framework
• A calm, organised, and caring approach to classroom cover
• Flexibility to work across different schools and early years settings

What Connex Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in the 21st century classroom
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
• Interview guidance and support with CV writing
• £200 referral scheme

Apply Today
If you are an EYFS specialist who enjoys variety, flexibility, and supporting children at the very start of their education journey, we would love to hear from you.
Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.