Relief Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and evolving nursery team as a Relief Nursery Practitioner, where you will play a crucial role in nurturing children's development and supporting their individual needs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, ensuring every child receives the best start in life. With a supportive environment and a commitment to excellence, your contributions will help create a fun and engaging atmosphere for children. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and a range of wellbeing benefits as you embark on a rewarding career in early years education.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEND/ASL needs.
• Ability to plan and assess children's development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Observation and Assessment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Years Qualification

Childcare Experience

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About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Basingstoke Chineham are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

We offer free parking on site, good transport links, opportunities for further training, and a comprehensive induction.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £11.44 per hour, plus 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 your favorite places.

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Practitioner

• 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.
• 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 alongside leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, with top-sector training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, our commitment to excellence makes a career here just a little more extraordinary.