Nursery Early Years Practitioner, St Philips, Bristol. (casual hours)

Family Adventures Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Adventures is seeking a Regional Bank Early Years Practitioner to provide flexible cover across our South West nurseries. This bank/zero-hours role offers shifts Monday to Friday with a minimum of 10 hours per week for suitable candidates, based in St Philips.

You’ll support learning for children aged 0-5, maintain safeguarding standards, and adapt to different nursery settings with energy, creativity and care across multiple sites in the South West.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Confident communication and teamwork skills.
• A reflective, adaptable and can-do attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel to different nursery locations within the South West.
• A current Enhanced DBS, or willingness to undergo a check.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5 through meaningful play and planned experiences.
• Ensuring every child feels valued, nurtured and challenged according to their individual needs and interests.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting a strong culture of safety and care.
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents across multiple settings.
• Adapting confidently to different nursery environments and teams.
• Reflecting on your practice and engaging in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Job description

Job Description

Pay: £12.71 - £13.00

Regional Early Years Practitioner (Bank Role)

Location: St Philips | Bank / Zero‑Hours,

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner ready to make a difference across multiple settings?

At Little Adventures, we don’t just provide childcare – we nurture little adventurers with big imaginations, kind hearts, and curious minds. We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Early Years Practitioners to join our bank team, providing high‑quality care and support across our nurseries in the South West region.

While this is a bank role, we are able to offer greater consistency, including a minimum of 10 hours per week for successful candidates.

If you enjoy variety, flexibility, and being part of a fun, motivated and supportive organisation, this could be your next great career move.

About The Role

As a Regional Bank Early Years Practitioner, you will provide essential cover and support across South West nursery settings when needed. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of care while bringing energy, creativity and professionalism to each nursery you support.

You will create warm, engaging and enriching environments where every child feels safe, seen and inspired to learn.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5 through meaningful play and planned experiences
• Ensuring every child feels valued, nurtured and challenged according to their individual needs and interests
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting a strong culture of safety and care
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents across multiple settings
• Adapting confidently to different nursery environments and teams
• Reflecting on your practice and engaging in ongoing training and professional development

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for practitioners who bring energy, empathy and flexibility to their work.

You’ll need:

• At least 1 year’s experience in a nursery or early years setting
• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Confident communication and teamwork skills
• A reflective, adaptable and can‑do attitude
• Willingness and ability to travel to different nursery locations within the South West
• A current Enhanced DBS, or willingness to undergo a check

Working Pattern

• Bank / zero‑hours contract
• Shifts available Monday to Friday
• Flexible working across Little Adventures Nursery settings in the South West

Why work for us

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty. We believe in recognising success, supporting wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, reflecting our commitment to creating an engaging and supportive workplace.

Grow Your Career With Us

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Manager or looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'll invest in your development and provide opportunities to progress within a growing organisation. Many of our leaders have developed their careers with us, and we're committed to helping our people achieve their ambitions.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references.