Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nursery, located at Maidstone Hospital, is seeking an Unqualified Practitioner for their relief team. This zero-hour contract role involves supporting children's developmental needs and offers flexible hours along with professional growth opportunities. Team members enjoy benefits such as birthday off, health support apps, and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must have relevant childcare qualifications.
• Experience with children’s developmental needs is essential.
• Ability to support SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of assessments and planning for key children.
• Encourage child development and achievements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Maidstone Hospital are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Unqualified Practitioner to join their relief team. This is a zero-hour contract based on the needs of the nursery and your availability. You will be assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery is in an excellent location for public transport and has an own car park for drivers. We have bespoke, stimulating environments with access to garden areas for different age groups, an onsite chef, and a housekeeper. Join a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team with opportunities to upskill through our outstanding training department and flexible hours.

About our Benefits

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

• Your Birthday off... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform with discounts at your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, ensure each child's 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 Practitioners and Educators, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we believe our environment makes us just a little more extraordinary.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of everything we do. They guide how colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.