Job Description

Job Details
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bath
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Tue 19th May 2026
Contact Name: Joseph Chambers
Contact Email: joseph@fiveeducation.co.uk
Contact Phone: 01174226167

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly and reliable Nursery Assistants for a lovely nursery with great facilities in Bath. This is a great opportunity for people who genuinely enjoy working with young children and are happy to get involved wherever needed. Regular work is available, with the potential for longer‑term or permanent opportunities.

Role Includes

• Supporting children during play, learning, and daily routines
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment
• Assisting with snack and mealtimes, as well as general tidying

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys spending time with young children and babies
• Is caring, patient, and proactive
• Is happy to help out across the setting as needed
• No formal qualifications are required – what matters most is a positive attitude and a genuine interest in early years care.

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. If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will 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?

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Contact

Joseph Chambers – 0117 422 6167 / joseph@fiveeducation.co.uk

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