Relief Nursery Practitioner - Worcester

Job summary

Relief / Bank Nursery Practitioner

Shooting Stars Nursery – Worcester, WR1 3JR
Up to £12.71 per hour
Relief / Bank Contract | Flexible Hours

Hours: Between 7:30am–6:00pm
All year round | Closed on bank holidays

Flexible Early Years Role That Fits Your Life

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for genuine flexibility without compromising on quality, values or professional standards?

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Your Role

• 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

Why Join Shooting Stars Worcester?

We’re proud of our nurturing, inclusive culture — where flexibility, wellbeing and professional respect are genuinely valued.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and availability
• 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

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles involve working with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those normally regarded as ‘spent’. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Benefits
Why Join Shooting Stars Worcester?

We’re proud of our nurturing, inclusive culture — where flexibility, wellbeing and professional respect are genuinely valued.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and availability
• 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

Posted via: eyrecruit