Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries seeks a Flexible/Relief Nursery Practitioner for their Cardiff Gate location. This role focuses on ensuring children's needs, planning effective learning strategies, and fostering a fun and engaging environment. With a commitment to professional growth and excellent benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Wellness benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a nursery setting.
• Ability to meet the needs of children with SEND/ASL.
• Passion for early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Meet every child's needs and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations and planning.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Observation

Planning

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 Cardiff Gate are proud to hold CIW rating Excellent. 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.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a competitive salary, 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 offering discounts for your favourite 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 observation, 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 ever-evolving. We offer fantastic opportunities to work and learn alongside leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, a career with us is truly extraordinary.