Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's growth in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, no formal qualifications are necessary, and prior experience in early years settings is beneficial. Join a supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities and benefits including competitive salary and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, prior experience in early years is beneficial.
• Empathy and understanding, recognizing each child's uniqueness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy

Understanding child development

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.

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

Join our passionate team at Busy Bees in Bury St Edmunds, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 96 children. Our longstanding staff is dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life, working closely together to create a nurturing environment. Conveniently located near the town center with easy bus access, we offer free on-site parking. Nested in a quiet area at the back of the hospital, our nursery provides a peaceful setting for children to thrive. Staff enjoy free lunch and have flexible hours, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education while being part of a supportive team.

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)
• 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.
• A dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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.

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!