Nursery Bank Staff - Heathfield
Description du poste
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Do you have a passion for working with Early Years or Primary Schools?Are you looking for a flexible role to fit in with your lifestyle?
Would you like the opportunity to work in various schools and nurseries across Heathfield?
*Competitive rates of pay starting from £14.24*
Your new nursery
You will be working for Hays as bank staff where you will be placed in various settings including primary schools and nurseries. You will be working with children aged 3 months to 11 years, which can be tailored to your preferences. You will be able to work in your desired location in Heathfield and work around your own commitments. When the nurseries and schools are open we are inundated with work and will be able to provide you with as much or as little as you need.
Your new role
As nursery and school bank staff you will be expected to support settings, working where required; supporting the other nursery and school staff, helping set up and tidy the room, playing with the children and ensuring the environment is safe at all times. You won't be expected to complete any learning diaries, so this is a great opportunity to gain confidence and learn new skills. The role as a temporary practitioner means you have complete flexibility over the days you would like to work week by week.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for ideally level 2 or level 3 qualified teaching assistants/early years practitioners. However, we are open to unqualified candidates that have recent relevant experience that can be referenced. You will need to be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic; the nurseries that you are placed in will expect you to be hands-on and willing to help out in the setting.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive hourly salary including holiday pay. You will receive the support you require to settle into the nursery routine. You will have set hours for a fixed period of time, enabling you to plan your commitments or childcare where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work around your own schedule in your desired location while gaining experience and confidence about working with children.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career
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Compétences clés extraites
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Nos conseils pour postuler
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Highlight your EYFS experience prominently in your Personal Statement, as the advert specifically seeks early years practitioners familiar with children aged 3 months to 11 years.
📊 Quantify your childcare experience: e.g. 'Supported a room of 12 children aged 2–4 across 3 days per week for 6 months', to demonstrate reliability and scope.
🎯 Mention your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent relevant experience) clearly near the top of your CV, as the advert lists these as the primary requirement.
🌐 Include any experience across multiple settings (nurseries, primary schools, holiday clubs) to show the adaptability the advert explicitly requests for bank/supply work.
🤝 Add a brief line about your DBS status (enhanced DBS on the update service is standard for this sector) to reassure Hays you are ready to be placed quickly.
Bullets CV suggérés
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- •Supported a nursery room of 14 children aged 18 months to 4 years across 4 days per week, maintaining EYFS-compliant safety checks and room setup each session.
- •Worked across 3 primary school settings as a supply teaching assistant over 6 months, adapting to different routines and year groups from Reception to Year 3 with no induction period required.
- •Assisted lead practitioners in delivering play-based learning activities for groups of up to 10 children, contributing to a 95% positive parent feedback score during end-of-term reviews.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Hays' nursery bank staff role in Heathfield is a strong match for my background in early years childcare. With hands-on experience supporting children across nursery and primary school settings under the EYFS framework, and a flexible approach to week-by-week placement work, I am confident I can step into varied settings and contribute from day one.
My background in early years practice includes supporting children aged 3 months to 11 years across room setup, play-based learning activities, and maintaining safe environments throughout the session. I hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, meaning I am ready to be placed without delay.
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Questions probables d'entretien
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Techniques
- ›How do you apply the EYFS framework when supporting children's play in a nursery setting?
- ›What steps do you take to ensure the nursery environment is safe and risk-assessed before children arrive?
- ›How do you adapt your approach when working with children across a wide age range, from 3 months to 11 years?
- ›What experience do you have with setting up and tidying a nursery room to meet regulatory standards?
- ›How do you support a child who is distressed or struggling to settle in an unfamiliar setting?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new nursery or school environment with minimal briefing.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour in a childcare setting. What did you do?
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team in a nursery or school. What was your contribution?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety concern in a childcare environment. How did you handle it?
- ›Describe how you have managed a flexible or varied work schedule while remaining reliable for your employer.
Exemples de réponses STAR
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Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new nursery or school environment with minimal briefing.
Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour in a childcare setting. What did you do?