Join Our Team at Dottie Tots Nursery School
At Dottie Tots Nursery School, we believe working in early years should feel rewarding, supported, and valued. Our nurseries are warm, welcoming places where children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do and where staff are respected, listened to, and encouraged to grow.
As a Bank Nursery Practitioner, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to choose work that fits around your life, while still being part of a caring, professional team that shares your passion for high-quality early education. Whether you are looking to gain experience, return to early years, or top up your hours, you will be welcomed, supported, and appreciated from day one.
If you value strong relationships, child-led learning, and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.
Key Information
Location - Bentley (close to Alton) or our Churt Location (Close to Frensham)
Salary - up to £15.00 per hour (depending on qualification and experience)
Contract Type - Bank / Flexible Working
Job Description
We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Nursery Practitioners (Bank Staff) to join our friendly and professional early years team.
You will support the day-to-day running of the nursery, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children feel happy, secure, and confident to learn.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability
- Competitive hourly pay
- A supportive and welcoming team
- Opportunities to gain experience across different age groups
- Potential for additional hours or permanent opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children
- Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Build strong, professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality
- Support daily routines including play, meals, toileting, nappy changing, and sleep routines
- Work flexibly across rooms and age groups as required
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
Person Specification - Essential
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to undertake all required suitability checks
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in an early years or childcare setting
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete training)
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
Suitability & Compliance
Employment is subject to:
- A satisfactory enhanced DBS check
- Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
- Receipt of suitable references
- Ongoing suitability checks as required by the EYFS and Ofsted
How to Apply
If you share our values and are passionate about providing high-quality care and education for young children, we would love to hear from you. Apply via Indeed and we will send you an application pack and arrange an initial visit.
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 42.0 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
