We are a beautiful setting based in Downend, easily accessible from so many places in Bristol, and we have been operating as a company for 11 years. We continually strive to do things better and we just want Red Bus to be the best place ever for children and the best place for staff to work. We really value and take care of our staff team and they all work so well together, supporting each other and helping where they can. Our managers are open and listen and do what they can to make working for Red Bus the best experience. All this has led to us being Ofsted Outstanding, no pressure though, we're rated that way because we just do things very well and all work together. We are very focused on quality but we are also very relaxed and love to have fun. Come and join us Or even just come and talk to us to see if it is for you No qualification required, just a practical aptitude for the job, a caring nature towards young children and a friendly approach to working in our teams. Access to free training to qualification if interested. What we offer you as an Early Years Assistant Practitioner : · a child centric approach, we love the children to have as much fun and possible and to learn in the best environments · a quality and professional environment. We are rated Outstanding with Ofsted and we help our Practitioners train and learn to this standard · lovely people who work for Red Bus who are very team focused and work together · a management team who listen and support and who importantly value the work our staff do in these important roles · amazing environment for you and the children Fully resourced, continually changing, very much fun · significant learning and development opportunities for you to train and achieve your goals; · a growing company with many career opportunities · part time (minimum 20 hours) or full time (40 hours) per week - up to 25 days holiday 3 days paid time off over Christmas plus 8 bank holidays up to 36 days off per year (pro-rata for part time hours) · lovely uniform based on what the staff like, multiple options for indoors and outdoors and plenty of it · easy parking · company & staff events · pension & company sick pay · discounted childcare Important Information Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.