Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Bee Curious curriculum access

Wellbeing and discounts

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to join our Little Sutton setting. You’ll gain valuable experience, support children’s learning, and work within a friendly team under supervision.

We provide training, ongoing support, and a chance to grow within the Busy Bees network, with our Bee Curious curriculum and community involvement through BBC Children in Need.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for this entry role.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding toward each child.

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 play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

Skills

Empathy

Child development

Team support

Tools

Bee Curious curriculum

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

Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4-minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5-minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking. To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life.

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 AidersCycle 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.

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.