Relief Nursery Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a Flexible / Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their outstanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to children's development while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment. As part of a warm and friendly nursery, you will engage in meaningful interactions, ensure every child's needs are met, and encourage their growth and achievements. With a commitment to personal growth and well-being, this position also provides excellent benefits, including generous holiday allowances and health support. If you're passionate about making 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

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Observation and Assessment Skills

Education

Level 2/3 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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Winchester Sutton Scotney are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 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 Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting up to £11.53 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 amazing benefits platform where you can explore 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 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 in the industry, along with top-tier training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is more extraordinary, reflected in our 40 years of success.