Bank Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner - Bristol

Little Adventures Nursery St Philips
Location: St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LP
Pay: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
Contract: Bank / Zero-hours
Hours: Flexible, with a minimum of 10 hours per week available
Shifts: Monday to Friday

Looking for flexible Nursery Practitioner work in Bristol?

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible childcare role that gives you variety while still being part of a supportive nursery team?

We're looking for enthusiastic and adaptable practitioners to join our Little Adventures bank team, based from our St Philips nursery in Bristol.

You'll provide high-quality care and Early Years support, helping us maintain excellent staffing and continuity of care when additional cover is needed.

While this is a bank / zero-hours role, we're able to offer successful candidates greater consistency, with a minimum of 10 hours per week available.

It's a great opportunity if you enjoy the flexibility of bank work but still want to be part of a nursery group where you're known, supported and encouraged to develop.

What you'll be doing

As a Bank Early Years Practitioner, you'll:

• Support the care, learning and development of children aged 0-5.

• Deliver engaging play and learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Help create warm, welcoming and stimulating nursery environments.

• Support children's personal care, meals, rest and daily routines.

• Adapt confidently to different rooms, age groups and nursery teams.

• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.

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

• Support permanent nursery teams during periods of absence, annual leave or increased staffing requirements.

• Bring a positive, professional and flexible approach to every shift.

• Take part in training and ongoing professional development.

About you

We're looking for practitioners who bring energy, reliability and flexibility to their work.

You'll need:

• At least one year's experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.

• A genuine passion for supporting babies and young children's learning and development.

• Good working knowledge of the EYFS.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.

• Confident communication and teamwork skills.

• The ability to adapt quickly to different rooms and nursery environments.

• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.

• An Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake one.

• The ability and willingness to travel to other Little Adventures nursery settings when required.

Flexible bank work with greater consistency

We understand that flexibility is one of the biggest benefits of bank work.

You'll have:

• Bank / zero-hours contract

• £12.71 - £13.00 per hour

• A minimum of 10 hours per week available

• Shifts available Monday to Friday

• Opportunities to work with different age groups and nursery teams

• The flexibility and variety of bank work

• Opportunities for additional hours depending on nursery requirements

Why join Little Adventures?

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty.

We believe in recognising success, supporting wellbeing and giving our people opportunities to develop their Early Years careers.

Our St Philips nursery is located at Shaftesbury Chapel, Union Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LP, close to Bristol Temple Meads.

We're also proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation.

Grow your Early Years career with us

A bank role doesn't have to mean standing still.

You'll have opportunities to build your experience across different rooms and settings, undertake professional development and explore permanent opportunities across our growing nursery group.

Whether you're currently working as an Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Assistant or Childcare Practitioner and want greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Safer Recruitment

We're committed to Safer Recruitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references.

Apply today to join the Little Adventures bank team in Bristol.

📍 Commutable areas

Our St Philips, Bristol base is conveniently located for candidates travelling from across Bristol, including:

Bristol City Centre | Temple Meads | Redcliffe | Lawrence Hill | Easton | St George | Totterdown | Knowle | Brislington | Bedminster | Southville | Fishponds | Kingswood | Clifton

Little Adventures St Philips is approximately a 12-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, making it accessible by public transport from across Bristol and further afield.

Looking for flexible Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or bank nursery jobs in Bristol? Apply today.