JEM Childcare Solutions | Zero Hour Contract
Nursery Assistant (Bank Staff)
Bathgate, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2025
At Our Big Bird Nursery in Whitburn, we are recruiting Nursery Assistants to join our team. This is a bank staff position supporting the nursery as needed, covering staff holidays and sickness. It offers a Zero Hour contract with competitive pay of up to £14.43 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, along with excellent benefits. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with or caring for children under 5.
The Big Bird Nursery, a member of the CC Nurseries Group, offers 79 places and is located in the heart of the Whitburn community. Guided by a dedicated and compassionate team, the nursery features natural resources that promote independent play and exploration. CC Nurseries provides stimulating work environments, opportunities for additional qualifications, and career advancement.
Requirements
As a Nursery Assistant (Bank Staff), you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources suitable for children’s age and developmental stage
* Support children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
* Assist in implementing an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, parents, and visitors at all times
* Work collaboratively within a team to support all children and team members in your room
* Understand and meet the requirements of the curriculum
* Ideally hold an Early Years Qualification or have experience working with children under 5
Additional benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Employment Assistance Programme
* Sovereign Healthcare Programme (after 3 months of employment)
* Paid training: £10 for each non-mandatory course completed via Noodle and Azilo
* High street discounts
* Star of the moment awards to recognize outstanding work
* Enhanced childcare discounts (minimum 60% for nursery employees)
* Annual awards ceremony
* Flexible working arrangements to suit your commitments
* Recognition and rewards for a job well done
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