Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Bampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Bampton is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join the team. This zero-hours contract offers flexible shifts and requires experience in childcare. Responsibilities include creating a nurturing environment and engaging children in play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework. Ideal candidates should have strong relational skills, ensuring children's safety and development milestones are celebrated. Pay ranges from £10 to £12.21 per hour plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor children's development milestones and keep records.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery.

Skills

Create nurturing environment

Plan play-based activities

Build relationships with children and families

Monitor child development

Maintain hygiene and safety standards

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? At Bampton, we’re looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

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

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Pay: £10 - £12.21 per Hour*plus accrued holiday pay
Working Hours: Zero hour contract - This gives you flexibility to work different shifts each week depending on the Nursery needs, between 8am-6pm - Monday to Friday.
Location: The Old Station Nursery Bampton, Bowling Green Close, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NJ

About our Nursery

Our Bampton nursery is a small setting nestled in the charming village of Bampton at the end of Bowling Green Close, right next to Bampton Primary School.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• 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.

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.