Relief Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive nursery team as a Relief Nursery Assistant in East Grinstead! This role offers personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a real impact on children's lives. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values fun and development. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous childcare discounts, and various well-being benefits. This is a zero-hour contract, providing flexibility while you help shape the future of young learners. If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready for an exciting challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Birthday Off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced Family Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Compassionate Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings is preferred.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

East Grinstead

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 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. 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. 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 scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, which offers discounts at various 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 appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most importantly…have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, with over 40 years of success in the industry.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide our work, interactions, and community engagement. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.