Relief / Bank Nursery Practitioner – Shooting Stars Nursery Worcester
This late spring / early summer, Shooting Stars Nursery Worcester is welcoming a caring and confident Relief / Bank Nursery Practitioner to support our friendly, professional team across all rooms and age groups. This role is ideal if you enjoy variety, value work-life balance and want your skills and experience to be truly appreciated. Whether you're fitting work around other commitments, returning to early years, or simply choosing flexible working as a lifestyle, you’ll feel supported and valued as part of our team.
Responsibilities
* Support the team in delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
* Step into different rooms as required, ensuring continuity of care for children
* Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, colleagues and families
* Help maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment
* Contribute to observations, planning and record-keeping where appropriate
* Uphold safeguarding procedures, EYFS requirements and health & safety standards
Qualifications
* Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
* Sound understanding of the EYFS and experience supporting children’s development
* Confidence working flexibly across different rooms, age groups and teams
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Warm, caring and professional communication skills
* A genuine commitment to high-quality, inclusive early years care
Benefits
* Competitive pay with annual pay and benefits review
* 50% childcare discount
* Paid holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
* Funded training and CPD, with progression opportunities across our nursery group
* Mental Health First Aid support, Employee Assistance Programme and Team Voice sessions
* Free uniform, free DBS check and a dedicated staff break room (with snacks!)
* Monthly GEM Awards, team socials and annual recognition events
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