Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; London Borough of Croydon; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive Benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Birthday off

Return to work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees Croydon Haling Park is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to join our team. You will help deliver engaging activities, support a safe, nurturing space and foster children's social, emotional, and physical development within our Bee Curious curriculum.

Join a leading UK nursery group with a strong community focus and excellent staff benefits. Prior experience in early years is helpful, and ongoing training is provided to support your growth.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Passion for children care

Empathy

Communication

Descripción del empleo

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 Croydon Haling Park, rated Good by Ofsted, is a small boutique family nursery accommodating 67 children. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and personalized environment for each child. Conveniently located just a 10-minute bus journey from East Croydon, our nursery is easily accessible for families. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring hassle-free access during drop-offs and collections.

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 – its 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.

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.