Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a Relief Nursery Assistant in East Grinstead for a zero-hour contract. This role involves supporting children's development and working within a friendly team to foster growth and fun in learning. Employees enjoy various benefits, including childcare discounts and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting is desirable.
• Understanding of EYFS and SEND/ASL needs.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development and individual needs as a keyworker.
• Plan observations and assessments aligned with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children's achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Observation Skills

Communication

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17.06.2025

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Job Summary

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 East Grinstead are proud to hold Ofsted rating 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. You will be assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery has great transport links to London and onsite parking.

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 much more, including 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 with discounts for your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will 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 opportunities to work and learn alongside industry-leading Practitioners and Educators, with sector-leading 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 central to our work. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.