Nursery / School Bank Staff

TN United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in early years education is seeking nursery and school bank staff in Eastbourne. This flexible role allows you to work in various settings, supporting children aged 3 months to 11 years. Ideal candidates should have Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications, or relevant experience, and be enthusiastic and reliable. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, holiday pay, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience while working around your schedule.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary including holiday pay

Support to settle into nursery routine

Flexibility over working days

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 2 or Level 3 qualified teaching assistants/early years practitioners.
• Open to unqualified candidates with recent relevant experience.
• Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery and school staff in various settings.
• Help set up and tidy the room, play with children.
• Ensure a safe environment for children.

Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistance

Job description

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Do you have a passion for working with Early Years or Primary Schools?
Are you looking for a flexible role to fit in with your lifestyle?
Would you like the opportunity to work in various schools and nurseries across Eastbourne?

Competitive rates of pay starting from £*

Your new nursery

You will be working for Hays as bank staff where you will be placed in various settings including primary schools and nurseries. You will be working with children aged 3 months to 11 years, which can be tailored to your preferences. You will be able to work in your desired location in Eastbourne and work around your commitments. When the nurseries and schools are open, we are inundated with work and will be able to provide you with as much or as little as you need.

Your new role

As nursery and school bank staff, you will be expected to support settings, working where required; supporting the other nursery and school staff, helping set up and tidy the room, playing with the children, and ensuring the environment is safe at all times. You won't be expected to complete any learning diaries, so this is a great opportunity to gain confidence and learn new skills. The role as a temporary practitioner means you have complete flexibility over the days you would like to work week by week.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for ideally Level 2 or Level 3 qualified teaching assistants/early years practitioners. However, we are open to unqualified candidates that have recent relevant experience that can be referenced. You will need to be reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic; the nurseries that you are placed in will expect you to be hands-on and willing to help out in the setting.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive hourly salary including holiday pay. You will receive the support you require to settle into the nursery routine. You will have set hours for a fixed period of time, enabling you to plan your commitments or childcare where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work around your own schedule in your desired location while gaining experience and confidence working with children.