Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries seeks a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their welcoming team in Lichfield. You will play a crucial role in helping children develop and enjoy their early years, backed by a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including holidays and wellbeing support. This position promises personal growth and the chance to work alongside skilled practitioners in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery setting or working with children.
• Understanding of EYFS framework.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Observation

Job description

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

Our warm and friendly team at Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Lichfield look forwardto welcoming a new Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Returning to where everything started 40 years ago in , we arethrilled to open our flagship centre in Lichfield – such a special location for Busy Bees.

You will find Busy Bees Lichfield on Birmingham Road opposite The Cooperative Food supermarket.

If public transport is your preference, our Lichfield nursery is just a 3-minute walk from the closest bus stopon Birmingham Road serving bus routes 3 and X3 Platinum.

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.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom