Overview

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At Bridges Day Nursery, our vision is to provide high-quality, safe and nurturing early years care where children are supported to grow in confidence, curiosity and independence.

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We are looking for reliable and caring Bank Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team in Headcorn. This role is ideal for qualified practitioners, but we also warmly welcome applications from those working towards a childcare qualification or individuals with strong experience working with young children who are looking for flexible, ad hoc work.

 

As a bank practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting our children and staff team during periods of staff sickness, holidays and busy times.

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Responsibilities 

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• Support children across the nursery in line with the EYFS

• Help provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment at all times

• Build warm and trusting relationships with children and colleagues

• Work flexibly across different age groups as needed

• Support daily routines such as play activities, mealtimes, toileting and rest periods

• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider nursery team

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About you

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• A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential

• Experience working with young children in a nursery, childcare or similar setting

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Reliable, flexible and comfortable covering occasional short-notice shifts

• Happy to work across different rooms and age groups

• A positive, calm and caring approach

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What we offer

 

• Flexible hours to fit around other commitments

• A supportive, welcoming and friendly team

• Opportunities for regular bank work and potential progression as the nursery grows

• A well-resourced, high-quality nursery environment

• Training and support provided, including induction and safeguarding

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*Applicants are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.