Relief Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and nurturing team at a leading nursery, where your role as a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner will make a significant impact on children's lives. You will be part of an exciting journey, ensuring each child's needs are met while fostering their development in a fun and engaging environment. With a strong focus on personal growth and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners and educators, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge. Enjoy generous benefits, including holidays, health support, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings with a focus on individual needs.
• Ability to plan and assess children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's individual needs and development.
• Plan activities in line with EYFS to encourage growth.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Education

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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Our warm and friendly team at Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Edinburgh Park 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 salary starting from £12.00 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 amazing benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favourite 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, reflected in our 40 years of success.