Agency Nursery Practitioner

Tops Day Nurseries; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tops Day Nurseries as an Agency Nursery Practitioner in Bournemouth and enjoy a rewarding career supporting the development of children aged 0-5. Benefit from flexible working options, a generous holiday allowance, childcare discounts, and an annual bonus scheme. Be part of a team recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and growth within a leading childcare provider.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

Holiday Allowance

Wellbeing Day

Free meals

Employee Recognition

Career Development

Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting is desirable.
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nursery staff in the care and supervision of children aged 0-5.
• Engaging with children through fun and educational activities.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

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Tops Day Nurseries

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Agency Nursery Practitioner

Job type: Agency
Salary: Up to £14.30per hour
Contracted Hours: 0 hours, bank hours

“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.”- OFSTED recent feedback

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

Annual Bonus Scheme : As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options: Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period, you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that’s in addition to your standard holiday allowance!

Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.

Holiday Allowance : Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Wellbeing Day: For you to enjoy the way you would like.Take a step back, unwind, and focus on the things that bring you joy and relaxation.

Free meals: Our nurseries are proud to provide free breakfast to our colleagues as part of our commitment to supporting your well-being. Enjoy freshly prepared meals each day, ensuring you're energized and ready to provide the best care and education for the children we nurture.

Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Employee Recognition Platform : Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each person to celebrate employee of the month!

Health and Wellbeing Support : We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development : We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free and spread the expense easily, whether for public transport or parking.

About the Role

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a flexible role in childcare? We are recruiting for Agency Nursery Practitioner to join our team and support nurseries across multiple locations.

As an Agency Nursery Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work in different early years settings, providing essential support to nurseries in your area. This flexible role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, working with different teams, and making a positive impact on children’s lives.

What does the role involve?

• Assisting nursery staff in the care and supervision of children aged 0-5.
• Supporting daily routines such as feeding, changing, and helping children with toilet training.
• Engaging with children through fun and educational activities.
• Creating a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and nursery teams.
• Working across multiple nursery locations based on staffing needs.

What are we looking for?

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development and well-being.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in different locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.