Relief Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a forward-thinking nursery, dedicated to providing children with the best start in life. As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in nurturing young minds, ensuring their individual needs are met while fostering their development through engaging activities. Join a passionate team in a supportive environment that values personal growth and offers sector-leading training. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday, health support, and a fun, dynamic workplace. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet individual children's needs and support parents.
• Take ownership of planning and assessments for key children.
• Encourage children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Planning and Assessment

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification

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 Maidstone Allington are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 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.

Our small, friendly nursery with large outside space is close to the town centre and public transport.

About our Benefits

As a Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £10.42 per hour, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including 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 benefits platform where you can explore discounts at your favorite 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 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 sector-leading training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is extraordinary, reflected in our 40 years of success.