Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed childcare provider in Preston is looking for a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner to support children's development and well-being. This role requires understanding child development and delivering engaging learning experiences. You will enjoy various benefits, including 28 days of holiday, your birthday off, and health support initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a fun, safe, and rewarding environment for children and their families.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support parents with SEND / ASL needs.
• Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual children’s needs and support their development.
• Plan and assess developmentally appropriate activities.
• Encourage and praise children's achievements.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Child development understanding

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Job Summary

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 Preston Bamber Bridge are proud to hold Ofsted rating Outstanding . 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 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.