Agency Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries is seeking an Agency Nursery Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Corfe Mullen. This flexible role involves engaging with children, assisting in their care, and supporting nursery staff across various locations. The position offers up to £13.53 per hour, with competitive benefits including a childcare discount, holiday allowance, and an annual bonus scheme. Join a leading childcare provider dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

29 Days Holiday Allowance

Free Meals

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Travel and Parking Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or early years setting desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursery staff in the care and supervision of children aged 0-5.
• Support daily routines like feeding and toilet training.
• Engage with children through fun and educational activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Agency Nursery Practitioner, Corfe Mullen

Client:

Tops Day Nurseries

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

bb00e3d22141

Job Views:

13

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

AGENCY NURSERY PRACTITIONER

Location: Wimborne

Job type: Agency

Salary: Up to £13.53 per hour

Contracted Hours: 0 hours, bank hours

About the Role

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

As an Agency Nursery Assistant, 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 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 : Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance!

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

Free meals: Our nurseries are proud to provide free breakfast and lunch 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.

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.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom