Bank Nursery Practitioner

WCI Brokerage; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in London is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner to create nurturing environments and plan engaging activities for children. This role offers zero hour contracts providing flexibility between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with pay ranging from £12.21 to £14.35 per hour. Experience in childcare is required, and qualifications in Early Years are desirable but not essential. Join a fun team dedicated to making a difference!

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience required in a childcare setting.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and nurturing environment.
• Plan engaging play-based activities.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Monitor children's development milestones.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and care standards.

Skills

Experience in a childcare setting

Ability to create nurturing environment

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner! (Zero Hours - Flexible Contract)

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? We are looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

About Our Nursery

Our Peckham Nursery is on Sternhall Lane, directly off Peckham High Street only 5 minutes from the train station. It is easily accessible by foot, rail, or car. We are fortunate to have a large nursery with plenty of space for children to explore inside and regularly go to a nearby park to explore the woodland and let off steam. At Sunhill Day Nursery, we are a fun and happy team with many long‑serving staff members and strong connections with our families and the local community. Our community is diverse, and equality, inclusion, and diversity are at our core.

What Your Role Involves

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience working in a childcare setting is required for this role. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

Working Hours

Zero hour contract – This gives you flexibility to work different shifts each week depending on the nursery needs, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday.

Pay

£12.21 – £14.35 per hour plus accrued holiday pay.

Location

Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham, Unit A&B Robert Court, Sternhall Lane, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4NT.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.