Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Dacorum is seeking individuals passionate about working with children. You will assist in preparing educational activities and support a nurturing environment for child development. No formal qualifications are required, but experience in early years settings is beneficial. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Extensive retailer discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

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

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

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding for unique needs

Job description

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas, dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive, supported by our unique Bee Curious curriculum and charitable partnership with BBC Children in Need.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits hub with extensive retailer discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Salary finance and private medical insurance (PMI)
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon

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 for each child's unique needs.