Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Kingswear; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Holiday pay entitlement

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner for Dartmouth. Join a warm, supportive team and enjoy flexible, casual hours that fit around your life. You’ll help with daytime activities, nurture children, and support staff across different shifts at our Outstanding Dartmouth nursery.

Experience in childcare is valued; Level 2/3 Early Years qualifications are desirable. A DBS check and right-to-work in the UK are required, with opportunities to grow within a caring network

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.
• Cover holidays and busy periods to provide consistency.
• Engage in outdoor play, storytime, and imaginative activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and confident.

Skills

Childcare experience

Adaptable

Team player

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification (desirable)

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 Dartmouth, 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- £13.24 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

hdc Nursery Dartmouth
Milton Lane
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9HW

Where You'll Be Working

At our 'Outstanding' Ofsted rated nursery in Dartmouth, we believe in the power of outdoor exploration and hands-on learning. Our open plan rooms and free-flowing access to outside areas enable children to choose activities and follow their natural curiosity and individual interests in a safe and supportive environment. Following the Hygge approach, which emphasises finding well-being and contentment in the simple pleasures of everyday life, we pride ourselves on our home-from-home atmosphere and familiarity. Our Dartmouth nursery is located just off the A379 adjacent to Dartmouth Academy School. Parking is available within the school grounds.

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.

We note that 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.