Graduate Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education, child development or psychology?

We are recruiting for a part-time Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school-based nursery in Bristol. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, childcare, SEND support, or other child-focused professions.

Working within a nurturing Early Years setting, you will support children during a crucial stage of their development, helping them build the confidence, communication skills and independence they need for a successful start to school.

About the Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and nursery staff to provide a safe, engaging and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 3-4 in their learning and development.
• Encouraging language, communication and social interaction through play-based activities.
• Helping to deliver engaging learning opportunities linked to the EYFS curriculum.
• Supporting small-group and one-to-one activities.
• Assisting with outdoor learning, creative play and sensory activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Building strong relationships with children, staff and families.
• Helping children develop important school-readiness skills, including independence, confidence and teamwork.

Ideal for Graduates In:

• Education Studies
• Psychology
• Childhood Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Health & Social Care
• Sport, Coaching or Youth Work
• English or Humanities
• Any graduate with a genuine interest in working with children

No previous school experience is required. We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive graduates who are eager to learn and develop their skills within a supportive educational setting.

Why This Role?

This position provides excellent experience for graduates looking to strengthen applications for:

• Primary Teacher Training
• PGCE courses
• Educational Psychology Master's programmes
• Speech and Language Therapy pathways
• SEND and SEMH-focused careers
• Youth and family support services

You'll gain valuable insight into child development, safeguarding, behaviour support and classroom practice while working within a dedicated Early Years team.

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour

✅ School hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

✅ Fantastic experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals

✅ Supportive and welcoming school environment

✅ Opportunity to develop practical EYFS knowledge and classroom skills

✅ Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a rewarding role that provides meaningful experience working with young children while building a strong foundation for a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey in a thriving Bristol school nursery.

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.

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