Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Early Years Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while helping children thrive in a nurturing environment. You will assist in delivering engaging educational activities and support children's development through play-based learning. With a commitment to professional growth, the company provides ongoing training and development opportunities. Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a focus on employee wellbeing. If you're eager to start your career in early years education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support through Salary Finance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience in early years settings

Job description

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector.

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery
Busy Bees Ashford Trinity Road, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 86 children and features a passionate team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life through a diverse range of activities and experiences. We maintain strong links with a variety of professionals to offer support and guidance to children and their families. Conveniently located on a main road, we are on a bus route that connects the nursery to the town center and provide free parking, ensuring easy access for families and staff alike.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate

• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!