Bank Staff - Little Thinkers Nursery

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking enthusiastic and flexible staff qualified to level 2/3 to join as bank staff. Successful candidates may have the chance to transition to a full-time position. Responsibilities include covering for staff absences and providing high-quality care within nursery settings. A nurturing and safe environment is prioritized for the children. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Nursery Manager to apply or inquire further.

Benefits

Safeguarding training

Nurturing environment

Qualifications

• Qualified to level 2/3 in childcare.
• Experience working in childcare settings.
• Flexibility in working hours up to 10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Work as bank staff within nursery settings.
• Provide care during staffing gaps due to sickness or holidays.
• Potential opportunity for full-time permanent position.

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible childcare staff who are qualified to level 2/3 or above, to work within the nursery setting as bank staff and potentially also have the opportunity to join the team on a permanent full‑time basis should they wish.

We are looking to build up a support team that we can use to cover any gaps that may appear in our staffing due to sickness and holidays etc. For the right candidates we would ask you to work up to 10hrs each day (Monday‑Friday) as and when required, assuming you have the availability to do so. We will provide Safeguarding and any other relevant training as may be required to work effectively within our amazing nurseries at Kings Ash and Curledge Street Academy.

The role will be best suited to someone who has worked in childcare previously who is looking to gradually come back, working around your existing commitments.

For a more detailed job description please get in touch.

About Us

Little Thinkers is a small family of Nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Portsmouth and Paignton. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

Not all Nurseries think in the same way…

We are a part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust which makes us a ‘thinking nursery’ – this means we think big thoughts. We provide wondrous experiences and we develop confident, curious and resilient individuals

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at Little Thinkers to contact Jo Mitchell (Nursery Manager) [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrus t.org.uk