Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Devizes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% childcare discount after first 1st

31 days holiday + birthday off

Access to The National College

One paid volunteering day per year

Perkbox discounts

Blue Light Card

Employee recognition

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover. Based in Devizes, you’ll help children learn through play, build confidence, and ensure they feel safe and cared for in a stimulating environment.

No specific qualifications are required; enthusiasm, kindness and a desire to learn are valued. Working hours are 15 per week, Monday to Friday, with pay ranging from £12.71 to £13.21 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• No qualifications required for this role; childcare experience beneficial but not essential.
• Genuine interest in working with children and supporting development.
• Kindness, patience and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities aligned with children's interests.
• Support EYFS understanding in daily practice.
• Observe and note children’s progress with guidance from colleagues.
• Build relationships with families and share daily updates.
• Support routines including meals and personal care with kindness.
• Follow safeguarding, safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Bring your curiosity and care -and discover where Early Years could take you

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing -little humans and big humans alike. As a Nursery Practitioner at Devizes, you’ll help children learn through play, build their confidence, and feel safe and cared for.

You don’t need an Early Years qualification to get started. Bring your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to learn, and you’ll find colleagues ready to share their knowledge and help you grow.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £12.71 - £13.21 per hour based on experience.
Hours: Part-Time 15 Hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday

Location

The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes, Old Farrowing House
Roundway Hill Business Centre
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2LT

Where You'll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes at Roundway Hill Farm provides a stimulating learning environment for the children of the Devizes community. Bi-fold doors allow for free-flowing indoor and outdoor play and easy visibility of the wildlife in the acres of land around us, including rabbits and deer. The nursery also has a dedicated area for its own pygmy goats, where the children can excitedly feed and care for them. The team is proud of our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Devizes nursery, which specialises in outdoor learning and adopts a ‘Forest School’ learning approach. Situated in the Hamlet of Roundway, we are a short drive from Devizes and easily accessible from the A361. We are located next to the Roundway Hill Business Centre, off Hopton Road. We have plenty of parking on site for the team.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help create a welcoming nursery day filled with play, discovery, and caring routines.

One moment you might be joining in with imaginative play or helping children explore paint and textures. The next, you could be offering reassurance, helping with lunchtime, or celebrating a new achievement.

With support from your team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued
• Help plan and deliver play-based activities that follow children’s interests and support their learning
• Build your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how it shapes everyday practice
• Notice and celebrate children’s progress, contributing to observations and records with guidance from colleagues
• Build positive relationships with families and share updates about children’s days
• Support everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and kindness
• Follow safeguarding, safety, and hygiene procedures, asking for guidance whenever you’re unsure
• Share ideas, lend a hand, and learn alongside your colleagues

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. In your role, that means being reliable, treating others with care, and getting involved while recognising when to ask for support.

What We’re Looking For

No qualifications are required for this role. Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their development
• Kindness, patience, and a willingness to see things from a child’s perspective
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• A reliable approach and the ability to work closely with others
• Openness to feedback and the confidence to ask questions
• A commitment to keeping children safe and helping them feel included

Whether you’re exploring Early Years for the first time or bringing experience from another childcare setting, we’d love to hear what you could bring to our community.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready for work where your care and encouragement can make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Help little humans discover what they can do -and you might discover something new about yourself too.

If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help [e-mail].

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. This role involves regulated activity with children.