Relief Nursery Assistant

Busy Bees Nurseries; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Busy Bees in Sevenoaks is hiring an Unqualified Practitioner for their relief team to support children's development in a nurturing environment. This role offers flexibility with zero-hour contracts and opportunities for personal growth and training within the nursery sector.

Benefits

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Well-being benefits

Cycle to work

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Support each child's individual needs, including SEND/ASL.
• Take ownership of children's development plans.
• Engage and praise children's achievements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Conduct observations and plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Foster an engaging and fun environment for children.

Skills

Observation

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

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 has assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Sevenoaks are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team looks 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, and you will be assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery is a home-from-home setting with spacious rooms and a garden, situated in the heart of Sevenoaks and close to the train station.

About our Benefits

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

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

And so much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform where you can explore and find discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will 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.
• 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 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.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.