Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Faringdon; Hybride; GBP 18 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13.54% holiday pay on top of hourly

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Résumé du poste

The Old Station Nursery in Faringdon is inviting qualified and caring individuals to join our Bank Nursery Practitioner team. This flexible, zero-hours role fits around your life, with shifts Monday–Friday between 8am–6pm and a base hourly rate of £12.71–£13.44 plus 13.54% holiday pay.

You'll support children and colleagues across the nursery, gain varied experience in Early Years, and enjoy being part of a warm, safeguarding-focused team that values development and wellbeing. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed.
• Cover holidays and busy periods.
• Help provide consistency for children when teams need extra support.
• Engage children through play, activities and caring interactions.

Connaissances

Childcare experience

Flexible availability

Team player

Formation

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3)

Description du poste

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 Faringdon, 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 - £13.44 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

The Old Station Nursery Faringdon
7 Park Road
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 7BP

Where You'll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery in Faringdon, Oxfordshire is our flagship nursery, lovingly established by Chairwoman Sarah Steel in 2008. Housed in a beautifully preserved listed railway station, our nursery blends rich heritage with modern excellence to provide an exceptional environment for young learners. Our holistic approach to early education and care is reflected in the numerous accolades we’ve received, including Millie’s Mark, which underscores our dedication to high-quality paediatric first aid and exceptional care. The nursery is located just outside the centre of Faringdon, within the listed station railway building, just off Park Road next to Tesco.

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.