Relief Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in early childhood education as a Flexible Relief Nursery Practitioner! This rewarding role offers personal growth opportunities and a competitive salary while working in a warm and friendly environment. You'll have the chance to make a real impact on children's lives by supporting their development and celebrating their achievements. With excellent on-the-job training and a variety of benefits, including 28 days of holiday and your birthday off, this position is perfect for those passionate about nurturing young minds. If you're ready to have fun while making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts via Smart Hive

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and care.
• Knowledge of EYFS guidelines and SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual needs of each child and plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Encourage children's development and celebrate their achievements.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Years Qualification

Childcare Level 2 or 3

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Join Busy Bees Nursery

Are you interested in personal growth opportunities and a rewarding career? Busy Bees has helped thousands of colleagues achieve their goals!

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Gillingham are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. Our warm and friendly team is looking forward to welcoming a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner to help us give children the best start in life.

* Free parking, close to the M2, town centre, and bus routes.

Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, you will receive a competitive salary and entitlements including:

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

Additional benefits include wellbeing perks, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, offering discounts at various places.

Role Expectations

• Meet the individual needs of each child, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children, following EYFS guidelines, and providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and celebrate children’s development and achievements.
• Most importantly, have FUN!

About Our Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and constantly evolving. We provide excellent on-the-job training and support from industry-leading practitioners and educators. With over 40 years of success, we offer a rewarding environment to learn and grow in early childhood education.