Nursery Practitioner Bank Staff

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd; Bicester, Oxford, Gaydon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced training opportunities

£100 sign-up bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Temp of the Month recognition

Job summary

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd is recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners to support nurseries across Bicester, Oxford, Gaydon and surrounding areas.

You will help deliver high-quality care and learning for children aged 0–5 in various nursery settings, following EYFS guidance and safeguarding policies. We offer flexible hours, bank work, block bookings and both full-time/part-time opportunities to suit availability.

Qualifications

• Level 2+ qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willing to obtain one.
• Satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children's care, learning and development.
• Create safe, stimulating and inclusive environments.
• Follow EYFS, safeguarding and nursery policies.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Adapt confidently to different nursery settings and teams.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible working

Education

Level 2+ Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Bicester, Oxford, Gaydon & Surrounding Areas

Pay: Up to £650 per week, including holiday pay

Work Type: Flexible bank work, block bookings, full-time and part-time

Hours: Monday-Friday, full days (minimum 8 hours)

Locations: Bicester, Oxford, Gaydon and surrounding areas

Looking for Flexible Early Years Work?

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd is recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners to support nurseries across Bicester, Oxford, Gaydon and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for regular shifts, longer-term block bookings or full-time or part-time work, we offer opportunities to suit your availability while helping you gain experience across different nursery settings.

Why Work With ACR?

• Earn up to £650 per week, including holiday pay.
• Flexible Monday-Friday working.
• Bank work, block bookings and full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Pension scheme and enhanced training opportunities.
• £100 sign-up bonus and Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Temp of the Month recognition.
• Ongoing support from an experienced Early Years recruitment team.

The Role

You’ll support children aged 0–5 in nursery settings, helping deliver high-quality care and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children's care, learning and development.
• Creating safe, stimulating and inclusive environments.
• Following EYFS, safeguarding and nursery policies.
• Building positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Adapting confidently to different nursery settings and teams.

What We're Looking For

You must hold at least one of the following:

• Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• EYPS, EYTS, PGCE or QTS, with relevant Early Years/EYFS experience.

Previous nursery or Early Years experience is highly desirable. You’ll also need an Enhanced DBS check or be willing to obtain one, alongside satisfactory references and required pre-employment checks.

We’re looking for reliable, caring and adaptable practitioners who are passionate about helping children thrive.

About ACR

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd specialises in Early Years recruitment across the Midlands. We provide ongoing support and help match practitioners with opportunities suited to their experience, availability and career goals.