Relief Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) who is passionate about working with children. In this role, you will assist in educational activities and help create a nurturing environment. Prior experience is beneficial, and you'll receive ongoing support and training to succeed. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and unique wellness perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Must have 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 through engaging play-based learning.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding

Job description

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.

We are looking for someone passionate about working with children and eager to start their 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. No formal qualifications are required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.

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.

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)