Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery; Herne Bay; Hybrid; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Zusammenfassung

The Old Station Nursery Group in Herne Bay is seeking Bank Nursery Practitioners to join its flexible, casual bank team. Work hours align with nursery needs, with the option to choose shifts across mornings, afternoons, or full days.

You will support children across activities in a warm, safe environment and contribute to a caring team. Roles are on a zero-hours basis, with DBS checks and onboarding processes in place.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed.
• Cover holidays and busy periods to provide consistency for children.
• Assist with varied activities, including outdoor play and story time.

Kenntnisse

Flexible shifts

Caring personality

Curious mindset

Team player

Ausbildung

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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 Herne Bay, 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 - £13.24based 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

Townsend Montessori Nursery Herne Bay, Beaumont House
Beaumont Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 8LX

Where You'll Be Working

Townsend Montessori Nursery Herne Bay is situated just off the B2205 Sea Street, on Beaumont Street. The setting is only a short walk from Hampton Primary School and Herne Bay town centre. There is ample off-street parking for the team. Step inside and discover two spacious rooms meticulously designed to create a serene and inviting atmosphere. Each room is equipped with a wide array of engaging resources, providing abundant opportunities for children to play and learn. Our outdoor space is a highlight, featuring a dedicated forest area that invites natural exploration and hands-on learning experiences.

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.