Nursery Assistant - Bank Staff

Dunkys Day Nursery (Culcheth)
  • Title Nursery Assistant - Bank Staff
  • Setting Day Nursery / Nursery School
  • Role Bank Nursery Nurse
  • Salary £8.60 to £11.44 per hour min wage
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Warrington, Cheshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 8 March 2025
  • Job Reference: BS/Culcheth

BANK STAFF - CULCHETH NURSERY

Due to our nursery expanding, we have fantastic opportunities for Bank Staff Assistant Early Years Practitioners to join our setting in Culcheth. You will be joining an experienced staff team which is able to support future career development and enhance your own personal development. 
We are looking for individuals who have the ability to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding results for children. Some knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children is preferable, but not essential, as training will be given to the successful candidates. 
Bank staff are required to cover staff sickness, staff leave, training, and must be flexible to cover a variety of shifts, between 8am-6pm. 
We are open Monday to Friday, so please state which days that you would be available to work within the week. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:
•   Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues.
•   Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children
•   To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
•   To work with all age groups, and cover in different rooms as required.
•   To act as a key person to a child and family, where normal key person is absent.
•   To follow and implement all of the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.

In return, we offer:-

•   Min wage
•   Subsidised Childcare 
•   Christmas Week Closure and 3pm finish on Christmas Eve 
•   Birthday Voucher for every employee 
•   Refer a Colleague Scheme - £100 voucher for referring a member of staff to Dunky’s (T&C apply)
•   Free Uniform Provided
•   Free Parking
•   Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate individual / teams’ achievements
•   Staff Appreciation Gifts
•   Quality Training and Career Progression
•   Company pension 
•   Discounted days out & shopping rewards
•   Supportive Head Office Team 
•   External helpline with professional counsellors and counselling when required - support for your health & wellbeing 24 hours a day

The following is preferable:

•   Childcare experience is preferable, but training will be provided.
•   Good social and communication skills.

“Dunky’s Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Excellent team player
  • Passion for working with children