78 nursery bank staff jobs found

Do you love working with children and need a flexible job that fits your lifestyle?  Join the Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery family! We're on the lookout for a passionate and organized Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Bank Staff team. Whether you're a student, a parent, or returning to work, this role offers the ideal combination of flexibility and career development in a supportive and vibrant environment. Why Join Us? Work-Life Balance : Flexible shifts that work around your availability. Competitive Pay : Receive excellent rates of pay. Professional Support : Join a skilled, approachable team committed to excellence. Growth Opportunities : Access to career progression and professional training. Comprehensive Support : Everything you need to succeed, including a welcome pack, uniform, full induction, and training. Your Responsibilities: Step in as essential cover across our nursery, ensuring daily tasks such...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – North Harrow Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at North Harrow Nursery, Harrow. Our comfortable surroundings offer a setting of affection and trust where your children feel secure and are nurtured and guided to achieve maximum learning and growth by committed and qualified staff. At The North Harrow Nursery, we know that entrusting your child to a day care nursery is an important decision. By providing the best in childcare, we make the right choice easy for you. We have 4 rooms and care for children from  3 months to 5 years Your duties and responsibilities will include; Work closely with managers to support high-quality practice in line with EYFS Help plan activities and monitor children’s learning and development Share good practice and support...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. About the Role As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Kents Hill is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Manager. Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Nursery capacity:  124 places. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30. Salary:  £42,178.50-£55,419 per annum (pro-rata)  plus discretionary bonus scheme. Responsible to:  Area Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave:   30 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the...

Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Nursery 📍 Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely, converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round....

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Pre‑School  Shooting Stars Nursery – Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10 1AD) £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) Opening Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Bank holidays off Shape Confident, Curious School‑Ready Children We’re looking for a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our Pre‑School room at Shooting Stars Hinckley. This role is ideal for a practitioner who loves supporting children in their final early years stage, building independence, confidence, communication skills and a love of learning as they prepare for school. Whether you’re an experienced Pre‑School practitioner or a confident Level 3 ready to specialise, you’ll be supported to thrive. Our Hinckley nursery is a well‑established, welcoming setting with strong leadership, consistent routines and a collaborative team culture. We value reflective practice, child‑led learning and giving practitioners the time and...

QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS REQUIRED We are Grow Learn Play Project CIC. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team. We pride ourselves on a lively, fun environment to work in and are committed to staff training and where possible, progression with our organisation.  We run a nursery and community support program from our base in Banbury. We care for children aged 0-pre-school across our setting and school age to 11 in our playscheme. We are a not for profit organisation meaning that we reinvest any profits arising from the nursery back into our provision, staff training and support and growing our organisation. We operate well maintained and resourced rooms plus extensive gardens with allotment, forest school, sand pits and play equipment and outdoor classrooms encouraging a wide range of activities and experiences. We have videos on our website www.glpp.uk that will give you a virtual walkaround.  We are currently looking for an experienced and Level...

Nursery Administrator Acorn Early Years – Emberton Nursery, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an organised, friendly and proactive Nursery Administrator to join our warm and welcoming team at Emberton Nursery . This is a vital role at the heart of the nursery, supporting families, staff and management to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the setting. THIS IS A PART TIME ROLE, MONDAY-FRIDAY 08:00-14:00 - 30 HOURS PER WEEK We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. In the nursery, we offer full and part-time care for up to 37 places for babies,...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 📍 Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn), Bletchley We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) , supporting children during a key part of their day in a caring and nurturing environment. About Cold Harbour Nursery (Acorn) Cold Harbour Nursery is located in Bletchley and is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre , building on our strong Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning . At Cold Harbour, children have access to the outdoor environment all day, every day , supporting confidence, curiosity and wellbeing through nature-based experiences. The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 54 children , aged four months to four years , and is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am–6.15pm, all year round . Acorn was recently awarded the...

We’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team in Plymouth. If you’re passionate about supporting babies, toddlers and pre‑schoolers as they make their first discoveries, this could be the perfect role for you. Our Plymouth nursery offers five spacious, well‑resourced rooms designed to meet the needs of each age group. Children also enjoy direct access to a fantastic outdoor space, where they can race around on the grass, climb on the equipment or enjoy all‑weather play in our covered area. It’s a vibrant, nurturing environment where curiosity and exploration are encouraged every day. ⭐ What we’re looking for: ⭐ • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification • Strong understanding of the EYFS • A warm, positive and child‑centred approach  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development   ⭐ Why Join Mama...

Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery - PART TIME - Monday - Friday 12:00-17:00 Acorn Wolverton Mill Nursery is looking for a reliable, caring, and flexible Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly nursery team. This is a key role supporting both the day-to-day cleanliness of the nursery environment and the preparation of healthy, age-appropriate meals for our children. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child.  About the Role You will play an important part in ensuring our nursery remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting the kitchen with food preparation...

We are looking for an inspirational Nursery Chef, with a minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene, to join our Acorn Nursery at our nursery in Emberton. The nursery is set in a small village just outside Newport Pagnell. Children take regular walks to local park and around the village. They are also able to benefit from the nursery’s Outdoor Learning Centre. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION COVERING MATERNITY LEAVE. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be...

We are looking for a Part Time Lunchtime Assistant working 20 hours a week, Monday-Friday 11:00-15:00 at our Stanwick Nursery. This is initially to cover Maternity leave but could become a permanent position at one of our other nurseries.  Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 81 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months. We’re proud to be one of the leading...

Early Years Practitioner – Part‑Time Lunchtime Nursery Role Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove (B61 0AE) £14.10 per hour | Part‑time childcare role | 11:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday 15 hours per week | All year round | Bank holidays off   Part‑Time Early Years Role Supporting Children at Lunchtime We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our established Bromsgrove nursery as a part‑time Nursery Practitioner , supporting children and staff during the lunchtime period. This lunchtime nursery role is ideal if you’re seeking flexible hours , a school‑friendly schedule , or a reliable midday Early Years support role . Working across rooms, you’ll help create a calm, nurturing experience for children during mealtimes, rest periods and transitions – making this an important and valued role within our friendly nursery team. About You This role would suit an Early Years Practitioner / Childcare Practitioner who has:...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove, Worcestershire (B61 0AE) £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) | Part‑time considered Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Bank holidays off   Join an Established, Supportive Nursery Team Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a setting where your skills are recognised, or a newly qualified Level 3 ready to grow your confidence, we’d love to welcome you to Shooting Stars Bromsgrove . Our Bromsgrove nursery is an established setting with a friendly, welcoming and supportive team . You’ll benefit from strong leadership, well‑embedded routines and a positive, collaborative culture where teamwork and wellbeing are genuinely valued. We encourage practitioners to share ideas, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and continue developing their practice at a pace that works for them. If you’re passionate...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) | Part‑time considered Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Bank holidays off   Join an Established, Supportive Nursery Team Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for a setting where your skills are valued, or a newly qualified Level 3 ready to grow your confidence, we’d love to welcome you to Shooting Stars Kings Norton . As an established nursery with a warm, supportive team , we offer strong leadership, well‑embedded routines and a positive, collaborative culture. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and develop your practice at a pace that works for you. If you’re passionate about child‑led learning and high‑quality early years care, apply now or get in touch for an informal chat about joining our...

Relief/Bank Nursery Practitioner Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Worcester, WR1 3JR Salary: up to £12.71 per hour Contract Type: Relief / Flexible Hours Hours: Between 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for genuine flexibility without compromising on quality? At Shooting Stars Worcester , we’re seeking a confident and caring Relief Nursery Practitioner  to support our friendly, professional team across all rooms and age groups. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy variety, value work‑life balance, and want a role where your experience is respected and truly makes a difference, whether you’re fitting work around other commitments or choosing flexibility as a lifestyle.   What We’re Looking For Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant) Solid understanding of the EYFS and experience supporting children’s development Confident working...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Tettenhall, Wolverhampton (WV3 9PE) £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hrs) | Part‑time considered Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Bank holidays off   A Fresh Start in a Nursery That’s Growing With You Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to shape practice, or a newly qualified Level 3 practitioner looking for the right environment to grow your confidence and skills, we’re excited to welcome passionate and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our warm, supportive and expanding team. As a new and developing nursery, this is a unique opportunity to be part of our journey from the very beginning, influencing how we work, building strong foundations, and helping create meaningful experiences for our children and families. You’ll be supported to bring your ideas, develop your practice, and grow your career at your own pace, whether that’s...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Deanshanger Nursery.  Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment....