Nursery Assistant Relief

Busy Bees Nurseries; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Relief Nursery Practitioner to join its friendly team in Braintree. The role involves supporting children's individual needs, conducting assessments, and encouraging developmental achievements. Offering a competitive salary, generous holiday package, and numerous benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about early childhood education and development.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a nursery setting.
• Understanding of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• Meet the individual needs of each child, supporting parents.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

Education

Early Years Qualification

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Join Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool

Are you looking to see personal growth opportunities beyond your current role and into your future? Busy Bees has helped thousands of colleagues achieve just that.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool, Braintee Galleys Corner, is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good. Located on Braintree Road with free onsite parking, and accessible via public transport from Freeport Station (Stop 2), approximately a 15-minute walk. We are seeking a new Relief Nursery Practitioner to join our warm and friendly team, helping us give children the best start in life.

Our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £12 per hour, plus:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Health & Wellbeing Apps – Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support
• Enhanced family leave

Additional benefits include wellbeing perks, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to Smart Hive, our benefits platform offering discounts at various places.

What to Expect as a Relief Nursery Practitioner

• Meet the individual needs of each child, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children, aligning with EYFS and providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Most importantly…have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and ever-evolving. We offer excellent on-the-job training with leading nursery practitioners and educators, along with sector-leading child development support. With over 40 years of success, we provide a rewarding environment for growth and development.