Relief Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

Join Busy Bees Day Nursery in Gravesend as a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner, where you'll contribute to the development of children in a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like 28 days holiday, birthday off, and health & wellbeing support, while working with experienced educators in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education preferred.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.
• Passion for child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual needs of children and support parents.
• Conduct observations and assessments for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Child Development

Observation

Planning

Communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification

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About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Gravesend are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, you will also be entitled to:

1. 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
2. Your Birthday off ... on us!
3. Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
4. 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 amazing benefits platform which offers discounts at your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every child's individual 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 a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, along with top-sector training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence.