Bank Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner!  (Zero Hours - Flexible Contract)

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Faringdon, we’re looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

Experience working in a childcare setting is required for this role. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential​.​​​​​​

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Pay: £12.21 - £12.80 per hour - depending on experience *plus accrued holiday pay
Working Hours: Zero hour contract - This gives you flexibility to work different shifts each week depending on the Nursery needs, between 8am-6pm - Monday to Friday.
Location: The Old Station Nursery Faringdon, 7 Park Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7BP

About our Nursery 

The Old Station Nursery in Faringdon, Oxfordshire is our flagship nursery, lovingly established by Chairwoman Sarah Steel in 2008. Housed in a beautifully preserved listed railway station, our nursery blends rich heritage with modern excellence to provide an exceptional environment for young learners. Our holistic approach to early education and care is reflected in the numerous accolades we’ve received, including Millie’s Mark, which underscores our dedication to high-quality paediatric first aid and exceptional care. The nursery is located just outside the centre of Faringdon, within the listed station railway building, just off Park Road next to Tesco.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
   

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.