Relief Nursery Practitioner

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Relief Nursery Practitioner – Greengables Day Nursery, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst (GU47 0TE
).

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

0 hours per week (52 weeks a year). Working pattern:
Varied, ad‑hoc shifts between 07:30‑18:30, Monday to Friday. Salary: £12.87‑£14.33 per hour.

• Provide nurturing care to babies and children aged five and under in an early years environment.
• Implement engaging activities planned by the Key Person to enable children to learn through play and exploration.
• Contributor to observations supporting the children’s learning journeys.
• Ensure a safe, valued and happy environment promoting child well‑being and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with colleagues, build positive relationships with children and parents, and communicate effectively.

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years setting.
• Holding a DfE‑approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of child development and EYFS to support engaging activities and learning.

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK.
• VISA sponsorship not available.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

• Flexible work option: work varied relief shifts on a week‑to‑week basis at this nursery or across other nurseries.
• Long‑service rewards and qualification bonuses.
• Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
• Retail discounts through our partner network.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.