Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Pershore; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Pershore is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our flexible, casual workforce. You’ll support children and staff across the nursery, cover holidays, and help maintain a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where every child can explore and grow.

We value caregivers with a genuine passion for early years, flexible availability within a Monday–Friday pattern, and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as needed, including holiday cover.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy, valued and confident to explore.
• Assist with routines, play, and activities to support development.
• Adhere to safeguarding and nursery policies and procedures.

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 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 Pershore, 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 hourbased 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 Pershore, Coventry House
Station Road
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 2DB

Where You'll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery Pershore embodies a nurturing home-from-home environment in the local town of Pershore. We are set across 3 spacious rooms all with outdoor access. Baby room catering for children 0-18months, with dedicated sleep and sensory room, Topdots- catering for 18months to 2.5years and our large open plan Pre-school with free-flow outdoor area catering for 2.5 until school leaver. Qualified chef who prepares all meals on site. Located conveniently, our nursery offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor learning experiences designed to foster curiosity, discovery and enjoyment. The Old Station Nursery Pershore is ideally situated just a short stroll from Pershore town centre and adjacent to Pershore train station on Station Road. Conveniently located only 2 minutes from the A44, our nursery offers parking right outside.

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.