Bank Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3)
Oakbridge Little Learners Ltd – Burntwood
Salary: National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage (age dependent)
Hours: Flexible Bank Hours
Contract: Bank Staff (Zero Hours)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Join Our Nursery Family
Oakbridge Little Learners is a warm, family-run nursery in Burntwood, Staffordshire. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.
Our experienced team has over 30 years of combined experience in early years education, and we are passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning through play.
Due to continued growth and increasing occupancy, we are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Bank Nursery Practitioners to join our team and provide flexible cover for staff holidays, training, sickness and busy periods.
This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible working hours whilst still being part of a supportive and friendly nursery team.
About the Role
As a Bank Nursery Practitioner, you will support our team across the nursery, helping to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
Hours are offered on an as-needed basis and may vary from week to week. Wherever possible, notice of shifts will be provided in advance.
The nursery is open between 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Framework
- Support children's learning and development through play-based activities
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Assist with daily routines including meals, sleep times, toileting and outdoor play
- Ensure children's safety and wellbeing at all times
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Support observations and learning records where required
- Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements
Essential Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification
- Experience working within an early years or childcare setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Genuine passion for supporting children's development
Desirable Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but not essential:
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding Training
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- SEN experience or additional childcare training
- Experience supporting children with additional needs
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability
- A supportive family-run nursery with a genuine family atmosphere
- Friendly, experienced and passionate team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Staff wellbeing support
- Opportunities to gain additional experience across different age groups
- The opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities including music, sports coaching, mindfulness, gardening and cooking clubs
- The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day
The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with young children and understands that the best learning often happens through play, imagination and meaningful relationships.
We are looking for someone who loves to:
- Tell stories that capture children's imaginations
- Sing songs and join in with nursery rhymes
- Get involved in messy play, role play and outdoor adventures
- Laugh, play and learn alongside children
- Create exciting learning opportunities from everyday moments
- Support children to build confidence, independence and friendships
- Encourage curiosity, creativity and a love of learning
Most importantly, we want someone who will become a positive role model and a valued member of our nursery family.
If you're the type of person who isn't afraid to dress up as a pirate, roar like a dinosaur, enjoy a teddy bears' picnic, sing at the top of your lungs, get messy in the mud kitchen, or read the same story for the tenth time with the same enthusiasm as the first, we'd love to hear from you.
While qualifications and experience are important, we believe passion, warmth, energy and a genuine love for working with children are what truly make a great Nursery Practitioner.
Safeguarding Statement
Oakbridge Little Learners Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, qualification verification, online searches and suitability checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.
If you are passionate about early years education and would like to become part of our Oakbridge family, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
