Relief Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and evolving nursery team as a Relief Nursery Practitioner! This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives by ensuring their developmental needs are met. You will take ownership of observations and assessments, providing tailored support to each child in a fun and engaging environment. With a commitment to personal growth and well-being, you will enjoy benefits like 28 days of holiday and your birthday off. Be part of a nurturing team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey in early years education.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts through Smart Hive

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and child development.
• Ability to support children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Meet every child's needs and support parents with SEND requirements.
• Plan and assess children's development in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children's achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Observation and Assessment

SEND/ASL Support

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2/3 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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Foundation Class Colchester Severals are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Outstanding. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner to help give our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £12 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, 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 at various 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 fantastic opportunities 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, we believe our team makes us extraordinary.