Flexible Nursery Practitioner - Bank Worker

Flexible Nursery Practitioner / Bank Worker

We Are Recruiting:

Are you an enthusiastic and dependable Nursery Practitioner looking for a role that offers flexibility to suit your busy lifestyle? A Bank (zero hours) position with us could be the perfect fit! Join our Hungry Caterpillar Bank Team and enjoy the freedom of flexible working, while making a real difference in the lives of young children. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!

Position: Flexible Nursery Practitioner / Bank Worker

Hours: 8am-1pm / 1pm-6pm / 8am-6pm,  Monday to Friday (To suit your availability) 

Hourly Rate for Unqualified: £10.50 - £12.50 (£11.76 – 14.00 inc rolled up holiday pay)

Hourly Rate for Level 2 Qualified: £12.55 - £12.85 (£14.00 – 14.40 inc rolled up holiday pay)

Hourly Rate for Level 3 Qualified: £13.15 - £14.00 (£14.72 – 15.68 inc rolled up holiday pay)

About Our Nurseries:

We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. All of our nurseries have been designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources and inspiring garden spaces.

Locations:

West London: Acton Park, W3 7LJ / Academy Gardens, UB5 5QN / Hanwell, W7 3JG / Hathaway, W13 0DH / Northolt, UB5 6AG / Perivale, UB6 7AP / West Twyford, NW10 7DN

Buckinghamshire: Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QE / High Wycombe, HP11 1TJ

What can we offer you?

• A competitive hourly rate depending on experience and qualifications
• Flexible shifts to fit in with your availability.  Except the shifts you can do but turn down the ones that don’t.
• Flexible choice of shifts and locations
• Opportunity to gain experience across a number of early years environments
• Training and support to develop your early years skills and expertise
• Free welcome goodie bag, uniform, snacks, drinks and personal care items whilst at work.

What we are looking for:

We are excited to grow our Hungry Caterpillar Bank Worker Team to provide flexible support across our group of nine nurseries. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team player who is passionate about working with children and can confidently step into different nursery settings as needed. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making a positive impact wherever you go, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Prior experience in a nursery or early years setting is preferred, but not essential.

Relevant qualifications in Childcare or Early Years Education are advantageous.

As a Bank Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Providing flexible support to our nursery team, stepping in where needed to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Assisting with day-to-day activities, including play, creative tasks, and learning experiences that support children’s development.
• Helping with routines such as mealtimes, nappy changing, and transitions, ensuring children feel calm and secure.
• Working alongside permanent staff to maintain an inclusive and positive atmosphere in the nursery.
• Following all safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies to keep children safe and well cared for.
• Bringing a helpful, team-focused attitude and be ready to adapt to the needs of the setting on any given day.
• Taking opportunities to learn and develop your skills, with support from our experienced team.

Apply Now!

Join our award-winning, family-run nursery group and become part of our passionate team, whilst enjoying the flexibility of working when it suits you. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• A competitive hourly rate depending on experience and qualifications
• Flexible shifts to fit in with your availability.  Except the shifts you can do but turn down the ones that don’t.
• Flexible choice of shifts and locations
• Opportunity to gain experience across a number of early years environments
• Training and support to develop your early years skills and expertise
• Free welcome goodie bag, uniform, snacks, drinks and personal care items whilst at work.