Bank Nursery Practitioner (Zero Hours - Flexible Contract)
Join our team at Little Green Rascals at Elvington Lane.
Key Details
* Pay: £12.71 - £13.24 per hour based on experience, plus accrued holiday pay.
* Working Hours: Zero hour contract, weekly 8am-6pm, Monday‑Friday depending on nursery needs.
* Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT.
About Our Nursery
We are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home‑like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes! We’re based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a childcare setting is required.
* A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Legal right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications must be verified.
* Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment.
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