Relief Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a Flexible/Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to children's early development in a nurturing environment. As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for meeting individual children's needs, supporting their development through observations and assessments, and creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. With a strong focus on personal growth and professional development, this position allows you to work alongside experienced practitioners while enjoying a range of benefits including generous holiday, health and wellbeing support, and a vibrant workplace culture. Join us to make a difference in children's lives!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate leave

Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child needs are met and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Observation Skills

Planning and Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Early Years Qualification

Relevant Childcare Experience

Job description

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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 achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Cheam Park are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. 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.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a competitive salary, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• 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 you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we 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 in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.