Nursery Assistant Relief

TN United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Unqualified Practitioner to join their relief team in Horsham. This dynamic role offers the chance to support children’s development in a nurturing environment while enjoying a range of benefits, including a day off for your birthday and various health and wellbeing apps. Join a supportive team that values personal growth and provides comprehensive training. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Birthday Off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced Family Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or education settings is preferred.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Observation Skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Horsham are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Unqualified Practitioner to join their relief team. This is a zero-hour contract based on the needs of the nursery and your availability. You will be assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life.

Busy Bees Horsham is an amazing 2-storey nursery. It has well-equipped rooms which provide stimulating, exciting, and fun activities for children of all ages, catering to each individual child's needs with extensive knowledge of their interests and developmental abilities. We work closely with parents and provide wonderful home learning experiences using our very own UP App.

We are very lucky to have large open-space gardens and lovely surrounding woodland areas and parks for further exploration and learning opportunities!

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a competitive salary, plus you will also be entitled to:

• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform where you can find discounts for many popular places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging 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 always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading practitioners and educators, along with top-sector training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.