Childminding Group Support Worker x2

Permanent, Part Time 20 hours per week working 9am-2:30pm (4 days per week, working term time only).

Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping childminders access high-quality opportunities for children and families across Bristol?

We are looking to recruit two Childminding Group Support Workers to join Bristol's Childminding Support Team. Working alongside the Childminding Lead and Childminding Support Team, you will play a key role in delivering welcoming, inclusive and accessible childminding groups across the city.

The groups provide valuable opportunities for childminders and the children in their care to come together, build relationships, share experiences and access quality play and learning opportunities.

You will be responsible for supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of childminding group sessions at a variety of venues across Bristol. Groups operate during term time and run between 9:30am and 11:00am, with post holders working 9:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday to allow time for preparation, set up, administration and travel between venues.

Working closely with the Childminding Support Team, you will:

• Support the delivery of childminding groups across Bristol.
• Create safe, engaging and welcoming environments for children and childminders.
• Set up and clear away resources and equipment.
• Build positive relationships with childminders, children and families.
• Promote inclusion and ensure groups are accessible to all attendees.
• Contribute to monitoring attendance and gathering feedback to support service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Early Years Improvement Team.
  
  

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who:

• Have experience working with young children in an early years or childcare setting.
• Understand the importance of inclusive practice and high-quality early years experiences.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are organised, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Can respond flexibly to the needs of children, families and childminders.
• Are able to travel across Bristol to deliver groups at different venues.

An understanding of childminding and the early years sector would be advantageous.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.


Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Shortlisting: 16 October 2026.

Interviews: 23 October 2026 at Southmead Children's Centre.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Dale, Childminding Lead lucy.dale@bristol.gov.uk 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

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