Early Years Adventure Leader

Do you believe the best learning happens through curiosity, creativity, and adventure? We're working with a range of fantastic nurseries and early years settings across Bath who are looking for enthusiastic Early Years Adventure Leaders to join their teams. This is more than a nursery role. It's about inspiring children to explore, discover, create, and grow during some of the most important years of their development. Whether you're an experienced Early Years Educator or someone with a natural passion for working with young children, we're looking for people who can bring energy, imagination, and warmth to every day. From building dens and storytelling adventures to supporting first friendships and celebrating little milestones, you'll play a key role in creating magical learning experiences that children will love. What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting exciting play-based learning activities
• Encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and imagination
• Helping little learners build confidence and independence
• Supporting communication, early phonics, and number development through play
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children aged 2-5
• Supporting children with differing needs, including SEND where required
• Working closely with nursery teams and families to support children's development
• Celebrating every achievement, from first friendships to first successes

Who We're Looking For

• A caring, energetic, and positive individual who loves working with young children
• Someone who enjoys getting involved in play, messy activities, outdoor learning, and creative adventures
• A patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of child development and the importance of early years education
• Experience within nurseries, schools, childcare, or similar settings is desirable

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Early Years qualifications
• Paediatric First Aid Training
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

However, passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn are just as important. Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Competitive hourly rates of £14.25-£15.25
• Local Bath placements with welcoming nursery teams
• Ongoing support from dedicated consultants who understand early years education
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

Why You'll Love These Settings The nurseries we work with are warm, inclusive, and child-centred environments where learning is driven by exploration and play. You'll join supportive teams that genuinely value creativity, wellbeing, and the important role Early Years Educators play in helping children develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. What We Need to Clear You

• Passport/proof of right to work in the UK
• 2 proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any explained gaps
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

If you're ready to swap the ordinary for a role full of imagination, laughter, and adventure, we'd love to help you find an Early Years setting where you can truly thrive. Apply today and start your next adventure as an Early Years Adventure Leader in Bath! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.