Bank Nursery Staff

IvyHouse Nursery; Cobham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

IvyHouse Nursery in Cobham on Stoke Road is seeking Bank Nursery Staff to join our warm, nurturing setting. You will help provide a safe, caring environment where children feel valued and learn through play, following EYFS guidelines and safeguarding practices.

Shifts are zero hours and cover holidays, sickness or emergencies. Availability Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 6:30pm, with reliability and flexibility valued. Local applicants preferred for timely cover when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children in a nursery setting desirable.
• Ability to follow EYFS guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Support children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized and welcoming nursery environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Be honest, reliable and adaptable, with a positive attitude.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible hours

Job description

We are looking for a warm, honest and hardworking person to join our friendly nursery in our Cobham setting on Stoke Road. Our nursery offers a cosy, homely and nurturing environment where children can feel safe, secure and valued. You will work as part of a close-knit team that supports one another and shares a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive. As Bank Staff, you will be called upon to help out as and when we are short staffed, whether its to cover staff holidays, sickness or emergencies. The shifts can be on any day, Monday to Friday and between 7.30am and 6.30pm. There may be some weeks when you are needed often and other weeks, not at all. Therefore, the contract is a zero hours contract as you will not be guaranteed shifts. The role of Bank Nursery Staff . Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Building warm and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Supporting children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality care.
• Honest, reliable and hardworking, with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about caring for children and supporting their development.
• Kind, patient and nurturing in their approach.
• Friendly and confident when communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Willing to contribute ideas and help our growing nursery flourish.
• Committed to safeguarding children and providing the highest standards of care.

As much as we will try to give you as much notice as possible for shifts, it is often the case that you will receive a last minute phonecall so we are looking for someone who lives close by ideally and who is reliable and flexible. Any appointment will be subject to the necessary safer recruitment and safeguarding checks. What we offer We believe that staff who feel supported and appreciated are best placed to provide excellent care. We are a friendly company that genuinely cares about our employees, the children in our care and the families who place their trust in us. If you are looking for a welcoming setting where children come first, relationships matter and staff are treated as valued members of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you.