Level 2 & Level 3 Early Years Practitioners

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: Bristol East, Bristol North / West , Bristol South, Bath, Bath -Midsomer Norton, Bath - Keynsham
• Salary: Negotiable
• Start Date: Wed 27th May 2026
• Contact Name: Blake Boyland
• Contact Email: blake@fiveeducation.co.uk
• Contact Phone: 01174226167

Job Description

Level 2 & Level 3 Early Years Practitioners
Location: Bristol and Bath | Hours: Full-time & Part-time opportunities | Pay: £13–£20 per hour
Five Education is currently supporting a number of nurseries and early years settings across Bristol and Bath who are looking for qualified Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Practitioners. We have multiple opportunities available across a range of welcoming, well-established EYFS environments.
These settings are committed to providing high-quality early education and care, creating safe, engaging, and nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, and develop.

The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children during their early development stages. Responsibilities include:

Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
Planning and delivering engaging age-appropriate activities
Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress
Building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff
Supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development


About You

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (essential)
Good understanding of the EYFS framework
A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children
Previous nursery or early years experience is preferred


Pay

£13 – £20 per hour
Rates dependent on experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities


About the Settings

A variety of nurseries and early years provisions across Bristol and Bath
Supportive and professional working environments
Opportunities in private nurseries, preschools, and EYFS settings
Strong focus on child-centred learning and development


Benefits of Working with Five Education

Access to multiple EYFS roles across Bristol and Bath
Competitive hourly pay based on your experience and qualifications
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
Access to a wellbeing programme and ongoing support
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
Opportunity to gain experience across a range of early years settings


How to Apply
If you are a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Five Education to take the next step in your early years career.

Essential requirements:

Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.

Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).

Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.