Part-Time Early Years Practitioner – College Nursery Bank Staff

Help Shape Young Minds in a Caring and Inspiring Environment

Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive? Are you looking for a flexible role within a supportive and welcoming nursery team?

Our College Nursery in Truro is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Bank Early Years Practitioners to join us on an as-needed basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of babies and young children while enjoying the flexibility to work around your commitments.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valued member of our nursery team, you’ll work alongside experienced practitioners to:

• Support the care, learning, and development of babies and young children.
• Help create a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
• Contribute to engaging activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Ensure high standards of care and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

This role provides additional support during busy periods, staff absences, and to help maintain appropriate adult-to-child ratios.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who bring both enthusiasm and professional expertise to our nursery. You will have:

✅ A Level 2 Childcare qualification (or equivalent) or be currently working towards a Level 3 qualification.

✅ A minimum of 12 months’ experience working within an Early Years setting.

✅ A genuine passion for supporting children’s early learning and development.

✅ A flexible approach and the ability to work shifts as required to meet the needs of the nursery.

Working Hours

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. As a Bank Early Years Practitioner, you’ll be offered shifts within these hours when additional support is needed.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s early years.
• A professional setting committed to delivering exceptional care and learning experiences.

If you’re passionate about Early Years education and want to be part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything they do, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: CVs are not accepted. Applications must be submitted using the College Application Form.

Closing Date

5:00pm, Monday 5 October 2026

What We’re Looking For:

• A level 2 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential or currently working towards level 3.
• At least 12 months’ experience working within an early year setting.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and a child-centred approach to care.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts in line with the operational needs of the nursery.

Working Hours:

The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. As part of the bank team, you’ll be expected to be available to cover shifts across these hours when required.

Join us and be part of a warm, professional, and supportive nursery team that is committed to delivering high-quality care and learning for every child.

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only