Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Cheltenham is seeking an Unqualified Practitioner to join their relief team. The role offers flexible hours in a warm environment, focusing on child development and providing a fun experience. Applicants can expect competitive benefits and the chance for personal growth.

Benefits

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.
• Experience or willingness to learn about EYFS planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

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 Cheltenham Prestbury Road 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, and you will be assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life. We are looking for people who can cover full days/afternoons.

Beautiful nursery with a small and welcoming team and fantastic progression 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!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as 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 explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual 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 on the job with leading practitioners and educators in the industry, along with top-tier 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 at the heart of 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 encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.