At All About Children, we are passionate about supporting our staff to inspire awe and wonder in children. Our valued Nursery Bank Staff work flexibly to play an exciting role in children’s lives. If you are looking for casual work or you’re considering a childcare career and wonder what a Nursery Bank Staff role is like, read on.
What are Nursery Bank Staff?
Nursery Bank Staff provide cover and assistance for our permanent and part-time staff on different shifts in the nursery. Usually this will be during staff sickness, holidays or temporary shifts in child numbers. This can be daily, weekly or long-term.
What are the main responsibilities of Nursery Bank Staff?
Our Bank Staff team plays a critical and valued role in children’s lives. In a typical day, some Bank Staff roles and responsibilities include:
Assisting in the day-to-day running of the nursery
Nursery Bank Staff are essential for helping everything run smoothly. You could be helping to set up the room and then welcoming the children’s arrival. You maintain a calm and organised environment by tidying toys, cleaning any spillages and answering the phone.
Promoting high-quality childcare
At All About Children, we aim to support the children’s individual needs. You could be helping them create vibrant art or develop their motor skills using a range of activities. You may assist with personal care such as changing nappies or going to the toilet, supporting the children to feed themselves and keep to their routines.
Ensuring health and safety
Our Nursery Bank Staff help to promote a fun, high quality environment for the children aged from babies to preschool. They also play a role in ensuring that the welfare and learning development requirements are met.
Work alongside parents, carers and authorities
By maintaining warm and professional relationships, you’ll be working in partnership with parents and carers.
What qualifications do you need to become Nursery Bank Staff?
We accept applicants who are unqualified but have experience in childcare, whether this is through babysitting, assisting in an afterschool club or caring for your own children.
An understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS statutory framework is also beneficial for this role.
Although you do not need to be qualified, Nursery Bank Staff may have:
- A relevant Level 2 / 3 or above Early Years Practitioner qualification
- Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
What are the skills needed to be Nursery Bank Staff?
Skills we look for in our Nursery Bank Staff include:
- Excellent communication
Working in partnership with parents is an essential part of the Nursery Bank Staff role, as is creating nurturing relationships with the children - Problem solver`
No two days are the same as Nursery Bank Staff; taking initiative to find solutions to any problems helps the day run smoothly
- Patience and resilience
There will be many opportunities to learn and grow. We value people who can keep calm in stressful situations and effectively deal with challenging behaviours - Strong team player
We are proud of our work family and our nurseries run best when everyone is working together
Benefits of a Nursery Bank Staff Role
Work that fits around your life
Becoming part of our Nursery Bank Staff is perfect if you would love to play an essential role in the development of children but can’t commit to a full-time or permanent position. This can be ideal for students, graduates seeking extra income, or those with caring responsibilities who are seeking flexible hours or holiday work.
A Nursery Bank Staff role gives you freedom to work as much or as little as you choose.
Start a career in childcare
If you’re starting your childcare career, All About Children is a supportive and friendly place to develop. Whether you are qualified or unqualified, becoming Nursery Bank Staff can be a hugely rewarding route into childcare.
All About Children. Nothing without you
Our Nursery Bank Staff are a valued part of our work family; we make sure you feel seen and listened to so you can give the best care. With variable, flexible work patterns, you can choose to work as much or as little as you like.
We believe in empowering you to excel in your job. At All About Children, everyone is given the opportunity to train, develop and thrive in their role, which includes our Nursery Bank Staff.
With an excellent work-life balance, and a hot nutritious meal when you work in one of our nurseries, you can find a role that fits in around your life.
Read more about the benefits of working with All About Children.
Get in touch
If you are passionate about childcare, or you want to find out more about our available careers, browse our nursery bank staff job vacancies, or contact us today.