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Join our team across Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Dorset. We offer career progression, training opportunities and the chance to be part of a nursery with its own character.

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Inside a Mama Bear's nursery

Why people stay

Progression that's real

Many senior vacancies are filled through internal promotions.

Training opportunities

We offer ongoing training opportunities to help employees develop.

Sixteen nurseries, one employer

Each nursery keeps its own personality, supported by shared company policies.

A voice

Employees have a voice and their experience and ideas are considered.

Roles we recruit for

Nursery Assistant

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Early Years Practitioner / Educator

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Room Leader

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Deputy and Nursery Manager

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Cook

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Part-time and bank

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Current vacancies by nursery

Become an apprentice

Gain a recognised childcare qualification while working alongside trained practitioners. You will be supported by the nursery team and a local training provider. To apply, you must be aged 17 or over, not in full-time education or other funded training, and have been a UK resident for the past three years.

Apprenticeship details and how to apply

An apprenticeship can be a first step into a career in childcare. Send your CV to the recruitment team

Apply for a role

1

Browse vacancies

Use the current recruitment site to see open roles.

2

Read the role

Check the hours, location and requirements in the vacancy listing.

3

Apply

Follow the application instructions for the role you choose.

4

Ask a question

Contact the recruitment team if you need more information.

Not sure which role?

For recruitment questions, email recruitment@mamabear.co.uk

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