Job Description

Permanent, Hours: 35 hours. Monday to Friday. Term Time Only

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Early Years Worker to work as part of our experienced day care team at Southmead Children's Centre. We are a vibrant, multi-cultural and diverse nursery, looking for a practitioner who is flexible and reflective with a good sense of humour who is keen to develop and progress in their career. We want you to join us in creating a safe, warm and caring learning environment both indoors and outdoors which will inspire children to unlock their full potential.



You will be managing the care needs and education of a group of children within a key person structure, promoting good practice and setting high standards as a role model for children, parents and staff. You will work as part of a supportive team to create an exciting and positive environment where young children can thrive. You will be responsible for observing and assessing children's development and using this to plan and implement high quality care, education and learning experiences for children in a nursery setting.



You will work in partnership with parents building trusting relationships to support their children's learning by participating in home visits and parent consultations.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.



It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Rachel Britton: Nursery Manager on 0117 3772343.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.