Relief Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a Flexible/Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their warm and friendly team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to children's development while enjoying benefits such as 28 days of holiday, your birthday off, and health & wellbeing support. With over 40 years of experience, the company is committed to personal growth and offers top-tier training alongside leading practitioners. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts at favorite places

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.

Skills

Child Development

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification

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Personal Growth Opportunities

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 Preschool at Darlington DL2 2GF are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Outstanding. 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.

Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £11.53 per hour, plus:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax and rejuvenate!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• Enhanced family leave.

And much more, including wellbeing benefits, Cycle to Work scheme – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform offering discounts at 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 importantly… have FUN!

About Our 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-tier training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we believe our team makes us extraordinary.