Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Oxford is seeking Bank Nursery Practitioners to join a friendly, supportive team. This flexible, casual role lets you choose shifts around your life while gaining hands-on experience in Early Years within a welcoming nursery community.

You’ll cover holidays and busy periods, help children through play and learning, and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment. The role supports safeguarding, DBS checks, and ongoing training as part of our inclusive employer culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting.
• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed.
• Cover holidays, busy periods and provide consistency for children.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment through play and learning.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexible shifts

Team player

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

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 Oxford Science Park, 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 - £14.53 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 Oxford, The Sadler Building
Oxford Science Park, Heatley Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 4GE

Where You'll Be Working

Built with the purpose of providing children with a safe and secure environment, The Old Station Nursery Oxford offers a welcoming space for all families. The nursery is a bright and spacious building, complemented by a beautiful garden area that encourages outdoor play and promotes active lifestyles among the children. Inside, there are three age-appropriate rooms, each led by a passionate and friendly team. These rooms have been thoughtfully designed to enhance children’s development according to their age group. Our nursery thrives on being unique, offering individualised learning to adapt to the needs of our children. We offer a range of extracurricular activities including the Brighter Learning Clubs, Tatty Bumpkin and Sporty Minis. Conveniently located in the Sadler Building beside the brasserie within Oxford Science Park, The Old Station Nursery Oxford is ideal for local working families. Follow the park's 'Nursery' signposts. Enjoy easy access by foot or local buses that stop nearby.

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.