Nursery Assistant Relief

Busy Bees Nurseries; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a passionate Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team in Stevenage. This role involves meeting children's individual needs and encouraging their development through tailored observations and assessments. With a focus on personal growth and well-being initiatives, Busy Bees offers exciting career opportunities and staff benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Compassionate leave and support

Qualifications

• Essential experience in childcare.
• Familiarity with EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

Responsibilities

• Ensure every individual child’s needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Previous experience in childcare

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 in achieving just that.

About our Nursery

Our purpose-built nursery, spread across one floor with expansive gardens, offers convenience with nearby amenities, free onsite parking, and easy access via the SB7 bus route. Enjoy staff perks like appreciation events, daily complimentary breakfast, and well-being initiatives. Grow with us in creating a nurturing environment for little ones!

Previous experience within childcare is essential!

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer an hourly rate of up to £12, and you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your birthday off... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more, such as wellbeing 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 explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any 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.
• And most of all… 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 nursery practitioners and educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.