Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery; Lechlade; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 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 offers Bank Nursery Practitioner roles with flexible, casual hours across our Filkins nursery near Lechlade. Join a warm, supportive team and gain valuable early years experience in a rural setting.

We value big hearts and a genuine passion for helping children grow, with training and DBS checks provided as part of onboarding. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting.
• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates a caring, patient approach to supporting children's growth.

Responsibilities

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed, including holidays and busy periods.
• Help provide consistency for children when teams need extra support.
• Engage in activities like building dens outdoors and storytelling to bring learning to life.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy, valued and confident to explore.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Childcare experience

Team player

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner

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 Filkins, 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 depending 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 Filkins, The Old School
Filkins
Lechlade on Thames
Gloucestershire
GL7 3JJ

Where You'll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery Filkins, nestled in the heart of Filkins village near Lechlade, provides exceptional childcare in a charming rural community setting. Housed in the historic Old Village School, our nursery offers a nurturing environment for children aged two to five years. We have recently expanded our care with the opening of a brand-new 9-place baby room, providing a warm and supportive space for our youngest learners. Situated at the heart of the local community, children enjoy frequent visits to St. Peter’s Church and the serene Filkins Park. To find The Old Station Nursery Filkins, follow the signposts to The Five Alls Pub; the nursery is directly opposite. Convenient parking is available on the road by the nursery, right across from the Village Hall.

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.