Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive platform discounts

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Family leave bonus

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & MHFA

Cycle to work

Pension (Cushon)

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Basingstoke is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to support learning and development in a welcoming nursery setting. No formal qualifications are required, and the role offers ongoing training to help you grow in the early years sector.

You will contribute to a safe, nurturing environment while gaining valuable experience with children across age groups. Competitive pay and a strong focus on professional development await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Team player

Job description

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.

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.

Our Basingstoke Hatch Warren nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is set across two charming converted barns in a peaceful cul‑de‑sac, with capacity for 100 children. With dedicated spaces for each age group and a welcoming, long-standing team, we offer a supportive environment where both children and colleagues can thrive. Conveniently located near the M3, with bus stops a five-minute walk away and free on‑site parking, our nursery is a wonderful place to grow and make a difference.

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.

Our hourly rates of pay differ for people under 21 but they are above national minimum wage levels. For employees aged 21 and above, our hourly rate of pay is £12.75.

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.