Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Harpole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner for Harpole Day Nursery. This flexible, casual role lets you choose shifts around your life while helping deliver high-quality childcare in a warm, home-from-home setting.

You will support children and staff across the nursery, cover holidays and busy periods to maintain consistency for children, and participate in play, storytelling and everyday learning experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed, including covering holidays and busy periods to ensure continuity for children.
• No two days are the same; you may build dens outdoors or bring stories to life.
• Support children through play, creativity, curiosity and connection in a safe, nurturing environment.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner

Looking for flexible nursery work that fits around your life?

Whether you're balancing studies, family life, another role, or simply looking for the freedom to choose your shifts, our Bank Nursery Practitioner opportunities offer flexible, casualwork within a warm and supportive nursery community.

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. That's why, when you join our bank team at Harpole, you'll enjoy the flexibility of casual work alongside the support, trainingand connection of a caring nursery team where you'll always feel part of something bigger.

Why Join Our Bank Team?

• Flexible shifts that work around your availability
• Additional 13.54% holiday pay entitlement on top of your hourly rate
• Opportunities for full-day, morning, or afternoon shifts
• The chance to build experience across Early Years in a supportive environment
• Enjoy extra perks including Perkbox rewards, wellbeing support, online medical services, and Blue Light Card eligibility

Pay: £12.71 - £12.71 per Hour based on experience. Plus an additional 13.54% accrued holiday pay entitlement.

Hours:Flexible zero hours contract. Whether you're looking for occasional shifts or more regular work, opportunities are available Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm depending on nursery needs.

Location

Harpole Day Nursery
47 Carr's Way
Harpole
Northamptonshire
NN7 4BZ

Where You'll Be Working

Harpole Day Nursery is a nurturing haven within the small Northamptonshire village, providing exceptional childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment. With a capacity for up to 34 children daily, our smaller size ensures personalised attention and tailored learning experiences. At Harpole, we pride ourselves on our close-knit community, where every child is cherished and supported by our dedicated team. Harpole Day Nursery is conveniently located in Harpole village, near junction 16 on the M1. Ample parking is available onsite.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Bank Nursery Team, you'll support children and colleagues across the nursery as and when needed -whether that's covering holidays, supporting during busy periods, or helping provide consistency for children when teams need extra support.

No two days are ever quite the same -and that's part of the joy.

One moment you could be building dens outdoors and the next you'll be helping bring story time to life.

You'll support children through play, creativity, curiosity, and connection while helping create a safe, nurturing environment where they feel happy, valued, and confident to explore.

What We're Looking For

Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting, aLevel 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

We're looking for people with big hearts, curious minds, and a genuine passion for supporting children's growth and development.

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

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, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications.If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. Thisrole involves regulated activity with children.