Early Years Educator - Bank Staff (up to £13.60) 21yrs+

Muddy Boots Nurseries -
Upper Poppleton

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Part-time
£13.20 - £13.60 an hour

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Free parking
On-site parking

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Early childhood education

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Early Years Educator – Bank Staff
Muddy Boots Nursery, Poppleton YO26 6QD
£13.20 – £13.60 per hour (age 21+)
Part-time (1-5 days per week)

Looking for better work–life balance in early years?

We are looking to expand our existing pool of Bank Staff at our Poppleton Nursery.
Our flexible bank staff are essential in providing support to the permanent staff at each setting to cover staff holidays, training days and unplanned staffing needs.

This flexible working pattern is ideal for anyone who loves working in the nursery sector, but also wants the flexibility to work the days that suit them as well as having the opportunity to work with other teams and children.

At Muddy Boots Poppleton, we’re proud to be an award-winning nursery, recognised for delivering exceptional early years education through meaningful outdoor learning.

Everything we do is guided by our core values — Heart, Excellence, Growth, Teamwork and Responsibility — and they shape how we care for children, support families and look after each other as a team.

We particularly welcome applications from experienced Level 3 Early Years Educators or those with proven experience of working within the early years sector.

Key Responsibilities

About the role
As a member of our bank staff team at Muddy Boots, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and independence.

Your role will include:

Planning and delivering engaging learning activities, with a strong focus on outdoor play and exploration
Observing, assessing and supporting children’s individual learning journeys
Acting as a key person and building strong, trusting relationships with families
Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
Working collaboratively as part of a positive, supportive team
Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in their care

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About you
We’re looking for someone who:

Has a Level 3 or above Qualification in Childcare (ideal but not essential)
or Have a minimum of 6 months of proven experience within a nursery or childcare setting
Be available to work between the hours of 8am - 6pm (minimum 1 day and up to 5 days per week)
Be flexible in your approach to work and be adaptable to different age groups within the nurseries which range from 6 weeks to 4 years old
Love the outdoors as all nurseries have great outdoor spaces for the children to learn and play in
Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
Is positive, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team

Benefits

Why work as bank staff at Muddy Boots?
We know that when staff feel valued and supported, they do their best work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work–life balance and career:

Top 10% pay locally, up to £13.60 per hour (21yrs+)
flexible working week – more time for you
Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
Free lunches, tea & snacks
Staff treats, social events & celebrations
Free uniform and on-site parking

Plus, the opportunity to work in an award-winning nursery that truly lives its values

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Satisfactory References

Ready to join the Muddy Boots family?

If you’re excited by the idea of working in a values-led, award-winning nursery where people come first and outdoor learning is central to everything we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your Muddy Boots journey with us.

About Muddy Boots Nursery

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:

We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them

The name ‘Muddy Boots’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.

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